Nature Notes
A magic circle of mushrooms
Spotted in the Rec recently – this magic circle of horse mushrooms. They’re apparently edible (don’t quote us on this though), but best not to try as dogs in that…
Read MoreSo what plants are in the new hedge?
Our new evergreen hedge is taking shape nicely. Here’s a rundown of the key shrubs that we’ve planted… Griselinia littoralis (Family: Griseliniaceae) · G. littoralis is a fast-growing, large, upright…
Read MorePlanting in the Rec: future plans
From the green telephone box on the paved path to the metal railings at the other end of the tennis courts, we’re working on an informal hedge including flowering shrubs,…
Read MoreAction stations!
Spring has sprung and the natives are getting restless… These new nature notes come courtesy of our very own ‘Funny Tern’… As skies lighten and buds burst, so the smaller…
Read More2017 events in Enfield’s parks and green spaces
As someone who appreciates your local green space, we thought you might be interested in this official list of events taking place in Enfield’s parks over 2017. From dog training…
Read MoreBarley booms – the what and the why
You may have noticed the floating bags of straw at one end of the pond. These barley booms play an important role in maintaining the Rec’s natural balance. Here’s why……
Read MoreWeeds!
While working in Conway Rec I have become more and more aware of the plants that we call ‘weeds’. We are trying to diversify the species in the park by…
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