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Friends of Banstead wildlife field
It's time to come together with like-minded individuals and groups who enjoy this little oasis on the edge of Banstead. Anthea and I have made a small start but wish to welcome others who are willing to share their time and skills and enjoy the rewards of working in the field.
We hope to use a crocus planting as an opportunity to launch ‘The Friends of Banstead Wildlife Field’ and to establish a healthy rhythm of maintenance and conservation for the future. And we have a plan of action for Autumn 2024 which is outlined below.
We will update this page with a range of opportunities for supporting the work indoors and out. Everyone is welcome. If you haven’t done this before, come and learn. If you have then we would love you to inspire others, or just quietly enjoy doing what you love.
In general the Friends group will be a voluntary organisation which will
- advocate for essential maintenance routines from the council
- fundraise/commission restoration work (eg the dilapidated raised bed)
- build on offers of support from local voluntary organisations
- engage young people in the natural world
- encourage use by educational organisations, offer educational research opportunities and support their with wildlife projects e.g. surveys of the site
- improve the range of meadow plants to increase the diversity of pollinating insects.
