Teg Down Nature Group

16/09/2026

The last cut of the year!

You might wonder why we cut back our wildlife verges rather than simply leaving them to grow. Cutting at the end of the season, and removing the cuttings, is actually really important for keeping them healthy and full of wildlife.

It stops the grass becoming too dominant, reduces nutrients in the soil and gives wildflowers the space and light they need to flourish next year. More wildflowers mean more food and habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects. 🐝🦋🌼

Comment below if you'd like to join us next year when the work starts again, or if there's an area of verge you think would be suitable for management by the Teg Down Nature Group team.

20/08/2026

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03/08/2026

It is amazing what can be found on a simple grass verge when nature is given the chance to thrive.

During a recent visit to our Teg Down Nature Group managed verge, we spotted a wonderful variety of pollinators, including a Buff Tailed Bumble Bee, Small Copper butterfly, Painted Lady butterfly, Meadow Brown butterfly and a Yellow Haired Sun Fly.
It is a lovely reminder that even small spaces can make a big difference. By managing verges for wildlife rather than cutting them too frequently, we are creating vital habitats where nature can flourish.

Have you spotted any interesting insects on your local wildflower verges this summer? We'd love to see your photos in the comments.

15/07/2026

It’s all about the pollinators this week at the Teg Down Meads verge site. As well as an interesting collection of plants, we found bees, butterflies, crickets, ladybirds and hover flies enjoying the uncut verge.

21/06/2026

Next time you're passing the corner of Teg Down Meads and Dean Lane, have a look out for the following plants found growing here and improve your plant identification knowledge.

08/06/2026

The verges group took advantage of a dry day on Sunday to survey the plot at the junction of Teg Down Meads and Dean Lane.

They identified numerous flowering plants and grasses including a beautiful bee orchid, poppies, corncockle and a burdock covered in blackfly which was providing a tasty snack for the ladybirds. 🐞

A chalk board has been added to let local people know what’s growing.

03/06/2026

We will be surveying the site at the junction of Teg Down Meads and Dean Lane at 10am on Sunday 7 June. Please come along if you’re interested to find out what’s growing. No plant knowledge necessary but very welcome nonetheless.

01/06/2026

June brings a whole new line-up of brilliant butterflies and moths to spot in your gardens and local green spaces 🦋🌿

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19/05/2026

Slow Worm spotted near Lanham Lane

Slow worms are harmless legless lizards! They like warm, sheltered places with long grass, compost heaps, log piles and undisturbed corners where they can hide, hunt and hibernate. Slow worms are important for healthy ecosystems because they eat slugs and other small invertebrates, helping naturally balance gardens and wild spaces. They need careful habitat management such as avoiding pesticides, leaving rough areas undisturbed and checking carefully before strimming or moving compost heaps.

Slow worms are harmless legless lizards! They like warm, sheltered places with long grass, compost heaps, log piles and undisturbed corners where they can hide, hunt and hibernate. Slow worms are i…