Pre-Christmas Work Party at the beautiful Watercress Beds
Come and join the Chiltern Society Volunteers for a pre-Christmas work party at the beautiful Watercress Beds at Ewelme on Wednesday, 21st December at 9.30am. We will be clearing weeds and frosted watercress from the watercress beds, bagging up compost and trimming trees and bushes. A great way to make new friends and to
Chiltern Society Christmas Letter
Dear Volunteers, Members and Friends, It’s been such an exciting year, with so many things to celebrate, and ever more to contemplate going forward. This year we significantly passed our target of hosting over 900 volunteer roles, the backbone of our society, delivering the work of more than 50 individual
Hamper Winners Announced
We are delighted that both winners of this year’s hamper competition have been informed and will shortly be receiving their hampers, just in time for Christmas! Congratulations to Barbara from Little Chalfont and Mike from Haddenham, we do hope you enjoy all the locally sourced treats! We want to thank
Family Friendly Walks Leaflets
Here’s a selection of our favourite family friendly walks for you to enjoy. We are also including a list of activities. Why not take them along on each walk, to entertain the kids and occupy the family? Identifying Birds – Activity Sheet Pooh Stick – Activity Sheet What to spot
Chalk Stream Strategy – One Year On
Last autumn saw the publication of the National Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy on the banks of the River Mimram. The Strategy was developed by a multi-stakeholder group – the CaBA Chalk Stream Group – with representatives from government, regulators, water companies, and NGOs. It sets out over 30 recommendations, across
Chiltern Society AGM 2022 and Conference
Our annual AGM took place on 15th October in Hazelmere, see link to the minutes here. It was followed by an open forum documented here. Following the AGM we had a conference on the Glover Review which is highlighted in this video.
South West Herts Joint Strategic Plan
Hertfordshire Districts Need to Focus on Nature Recovery The Chiltern Society has submitted comments of the South West Hertfordshire Joint Strategic Plan. This is the first consultation on a new plan covering the districts of Dacorum, Three Rivers and St Albans in the Chiltern Society area, along with Watford and
Signs of the Times
Our countryside offers many clues to its past, writes Tony Marshall, I often lead nature rambles in the Chilterns, but I find I spend as much time pointing out other features of the countryside as I do talking about the wildlife species encountered. This is partly because our wildlife is
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