Friends of Sheldon Country Park

18/08/2026

This is one of the many hidden risks and consequences associated with grass fires in our meadows!

Report all sightings of BBQs and Fires to 0121-464-8728 or in an emergency dial 999.

17/08/2026

16/08/2026

This week, our Park Maintenance Taskforce volunteers were back out in the park, carrying out some important work along Westley Brook. The team spent the session clearing areas of ivy where it had become particularly dense and was beginning to dominate the riverbank. Ivy is an important part of our ecosystem, so we’re not trying to remove ivy altogether, just manage it. We carefully opened up some areas to allow a greater variety of native plants to establish and creating a more diverse riverbank habitat. We also had a lovely chat with one of the neighbouring residents, taking the opportunity to explain the work we’re carrying out in this section of the park and why we’re doing it. It’s always great to share what our volunteers are working towards, so a huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time this weekend to help care for Sheldon Country Park. 👏

However, there is so much more work to be done across Sheldon Country Park and our small team can only do so much. Whether you have experience with conservation or have never picked up a pair of loppers before, we want you! Our Park Maintenance Taskforce is a great way to get involved, learn new skills, meet other people and make a genuine difference to your local park. If you can spare even a few hours, please get involved using the link in the comments. Your park needs you!! 💚

16/08/2026

🔥 PLEASE - NO BBQs IN THE PARK! 🔥

We genuinely shouldn’t have to say this again, but here we are. Despite the multiple signs around Sheldon Country Park, our recent Facebook posts and the current warnings about the extreme fire risk, someone has decided to have a BBQ on one of the meadows. This isn’t just careless - it is incredibly dangerous next to an Airport.

Report all sightings of BBQs and Fires to 0121-464-8728 or in an emergency dial 999.

16/08/2026

15/08/2026

An enormous thank you to Carter! 👏

We’ve been sent brilliant pictures of Carter, who has taken it upon himself to help spread an important message across our parks and green spaces. After hearing about fires being deliberately started in parks, Carter was worried about the impact on wildlife and wanted to do something to help.

So, he made his own poster and has been taking it to different parks, including Sheldon Country Park, reminding people of the dangers of having barbecues and lighting fires in our green spaces.

We all think your poster is brilliant and your message is spot on! Thank you for looking out for our wildlife, our green spaces and your community.

If more people had your attitude, we’d have a lot fewer fires in our parks this summer! 🔥❌

15/08/2026

14/08/2026

🔥 No BBQs or fires? Check.
💚 Support your local park? Check.
🌿 No dumping your garden waste in the park?

Apparently we need another sign!

Because naturally, the best place for that hedge you’ve just hacked down is obviously our wildlife habitat. 🤦‍♂️

Garden waste doesn’t belong in the park as it can introduce invasive species, smother native plants and alter existing habitats that our wildlife depends on.

So please:

🚫 NO DUMPING OF GARDEN OR HOUSEHOLD WASTE IN THE PARK

Please dispose properly!

13/08/2026

Thanks guys 💚