Down Grange Meadow & Hedgerow

02/07/2026

Sun 19th July - in the Orchard, Kempshott a final chance to come bug hunting and insect spotting this season....

02/07/2026

July - just a stone's throw away on Old Down Park.....on 18th July - but book now.....

08/06/2026

Just a reminder that our first Kids Bug Hunt this year will be in Down Grange Meadow on Sunday 14th June 10.00 - 13.00

13/04/2026

The winter work schedule is complete! We are working on the Summer schedule of Events, Flower surveying and Seed collecting..... but in the meantime can we put a shout out for any existing birdwatchers who would like to get just a bit more involved -with monitoring the bird population of Down Grange meadow.
We have not had a keen bird watcher in the team for almost 8 years but BTO are launching a scheme to promote this. Take a look at: - https://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/greenspaces/taking-part
and if this sounds good to you, plese get in touch with us - here or via [email protected].

Birds in Greenspaces looks to understand which and how many birds use and rely on our greenspaces. The survey is running from 1 April to 30 June 2026, and is open to all experience levels, with simple and flexible methods. Sign up today! Getting involved Find out what you need to know Getting involv...

01/03/2026

On Tuesday 24th Feb we had a joint work party in the Meadow with members of the Beggarwood Conservation Group - the weather was great! - and we got a lot done in pulling up blackthorn and extending the dead hedging by St Marks.

Huge thanks to the Beggarwood gang!

01/03/2026

Its the first of March and the daffodild in the meadow are already in bloom! They are native wild dafs planted some years ago and multilplying slowly along the edge of the northern tree belt - enjoy!

17/12/2025

Our January work parties in the Meadow will be on 11th Jan and 31st Jan as January is a 5 week month.