Tag: Histon and Impington Green Spaces

  • December Work Parties: Croft Close Nature Reserve

    Fancy some outdoor activity? Why not join one of our work parties. All work parties will have a mix of activities, from light trimming to heavier manual work so there should be something for most.

    We start at the Croft Close entrance to the Nature Reserve.

    Please register in advance by emailing sitemanagers@abbeyfields.online . This allows us to let you know if the work party has to be cancelled, and also to ask you, if you can, to bring specific tools to suit the planned tasks.

    Please come dressed for the weather, with stout footwear and gloves. Secateurs will always be handy.

  • Hedge Planting Family Event

    Sunday 7th December from 10.30am – 12.30pm at Long Meadow.

    We are finally ready for some more planting! Our small bare root plants (“whips”) are coming, and we are looking for families to come and help us plant up the next section of the hedge.

    We will also have some fun and creative activities, and hot drinks available.

    Just pop along any time between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm to join in the fun.

  • Bird Song Guided Walk

    Guided walk at Croft Close Nature Reserve on Saturday 3rd May from 8 – 9.30am.

    April/May is one of the best months to get out and enjoy nature, particularly bird song. This guided walk led by a birding enthusiast will be all about enjoying the early morning bird song, and seeing a summer migrant or two as a bonus.

    To attend the guided walk please register interest by emailing sitemanagers@abbeyfields.online

  • Trustees – Histon & Impington Green Spaces

    Trustees – Histon & Impington Green Spaces

    As existing trustees retire at the end of their term, we are seeking new people to join our Trustee Board from March 2025. As a Board the trustees oversee the work of the charity and are responsible for ensuring good governance and providing strategic leadership.

    Histon & Impington Green Spaces is the charity behind the Abbey Fields project. You can learn more about the charity at www.higreenspaces.org.

    As a trustee you will need to commit just a few hours a month. You will bring your skills and experience and, in return, acquire knowledge and other skills which have value in other walks of life. You will also enjoy working with a diverse group of people and appreciate that you have made a positive contribution to Histon & Impington.

    If you are interested in becoming a Trustee or would like to find out more about this role please email Jon Pavey at treasurer@higreenspaces.org  

    Histon & Impington Green Spaces is a registered charity, number 1195616.

  • Put your pond on the map

    Put your pond on the map

    A local wildlife charity is asking for help from H&I residents to create a comprehensive map of pond life locally.

    The environmental group, Histon and Impington Green Spaces (HIGS), would like to build a picture of pond wildlife, including the breeding success of frogs in village ponds, noting how valuable garden ponds are to amphibians with struggling populations.

    In the same way that HIGS has previously charted village maps of mistletoe and nest boxes, the new pond map will use different symbols to show wildlife ponds, formal ponds, large ponds, mini ponds and then show ponds with frog spawn. The information submitted will build a picture on how well frogs are doing locally.

    In 2025 HIGS will take the survey further and hope to get help reporting frog spawn and dragonfly breeding.

    Residents can submit their pond information here Pond Survey — Abbey Fields – Histon and Impington

  • Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Abbey Fields is holding one of its regular work parties at Croft Close Set-aside on Tuesday 20th February from 2 – 3.30pm.

    All work parties will have a mix of activities, from light trimming to heavier manual work so there should be something for most. Starting at the Croft Close entrance to the Set-aside.

    Please register in advance by emailing sitemanagers@abbeyfields.online. This allows us to let you know if the work party has to be cancelled, and also to ask you, if you can, to bring specific tools to suit the planned tasks.

    Please come dressed for the weather, with long sleeves, gloves and, if possible, a hi-viz gilet or jacket. Secateurs and loppers will always be handy.

  • Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Abbey Fields is holding one of its regular work parties at Croft Close Set-aside on Tuesday 27th February from 2 – 4pm.

    All work parties will have a mix of activities, from light trimming to heavier manual work so there should be something for most. Starting at the Croft Close entrance to the Set-aside.

    Please register in advance by emailing sitemanagers@abbeyfields.online. This allows us to let you know if the work party has to be cancelled, and also to ask you, if you can, to bring specific tools to suit the planned tasks.

    Please come dressed for the weather, with long sleeves, gloves and, if possible, a hi-viz gilet or jacket. Secateurs and loppers will always be handy.

  • Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Abbey Fields is holding one of its regular work parties at Croft Close Set-aside on Friday 16th February from 10.30am to 12pm.

    All work parties will have a mix of activities, from light trimming to heavier manual work so there should be something for most. Starting at the Croft Close entrance to the Set-aside.

    Please register in advance by emailing sitemanagers@abbeyfields.online. This allows us to let you know if the work party has to be cancelled, and also to ask you, if you can, to bring specific tools to suit the planned tasks.

    Please come dressed for the weather, with long sleeves, gloves and, if possible, a hi-viz gilet or jacket. Secateurs and loppers will always be handy.

  • Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Abbey Fields is holding one of its regular work parties at Croft Close Set-aside on Saturday 10th February from 2 – 3.30pm.

    All work parties will have a mix of activities, from light trimming to heavier manual work so there should be something for most. Starting at the Croft Close entrance to the Set-aside.

    Please register in advance by emailing sitemanagers@abbeyfields.online. This allows us to let you know if the work party has to be cancelled, and also to ask you, if you can, to bring specific tools to suit the planned tasks.

    Please come dressed for the weather, with long sleeves, gloves and, if possible, a hi-viz gilet or jacket. Secateurs and loppers will always be handy.

  • Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Work party at Croft Close Set-aside

    Abbey Fields is holding one of its regular work parties at Croft Close Set-aside on Sunday 4th February from 10.30am to 12pm.

    All work parties will have a mix of activities, from light trimming to heavier manual work so there should be something for most. Starting at the Croft Close entrance to the Set-aside.

    Please register in advance by emailing sitemanagers@abbeyfields.online. This allows us to let you know if the work party has to be cancelled, and also to ask you, if you can, to bring specific tools to suit the planned tasks.

    Please come dressed for the weather, with long sleeves, gloves and, if possible, a hi-viz gilet or jacket. Secateurs and loppers will always be handy.