Welcome! We're thrilled to have you here. Please join our group and be part of our community where everyone is valued and heard. We look forward to connecting with you! To find out more about us click HERE. To join us and download a form in WORD format click HERE
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SUMMER SKIES PROJECT
Help protect our Swifts, Martins, and Swallows. We need your support! Join us in ensuring that future generations can enjoy these beautiful birds in our village! Click HERE for more information.
Task Force Action
A small team set about removing brambles from some parts of the Church Field this weekend. Thanks to Paula, Keith, Andy and Jon. Good work.
Sunday, November 9th - Fungi Foray
What a fantastic morning for those who joined our fully booked fungal foray! Led by country recorder Les Hughes, we ventured through the lanes and into the Edgmond Hall woodlands. A special thanks to Dave Townend for granting access to the woodland. For many, this was an exhilarating new adventure filled with learning especially since many fungi are known only by their Latin names! We explored different areas of the woodland and returned with a variety of stunning specimens (see photos below, thanks to Andrew Jones). We then enjoyed an informative session with Les, who shared insights into their largely hidden lives and highlighted the structural features that aid in identifying each specimen. It was a wonderful experience! Les will be returning, so be sure to join us next time!
For more images click HERE
Caring for Hedgehogs
Hedgehogs in the UK typically hibernate starting in December, but climate change may affect their behavior. They need to weigh around 60 grams before hibernation; smaller ones may wake during warm days and need assistance. If you find a struggling hedgehog, place it in a large, hay-filled box with water and appropriate food, like chicken or commercial hedgehog food (avoid milk and cat food). If it's unwell, provide a warm hot water bottle, as they struggle to regulate their body temperature. For severely ill hedgehogs, contact Cuan Wildlife Rescue and consider making a small donation for their care.
Discover more information and assistance! You can access a wealth of valuable information about hedgehogs by using the menu above to navigate to the hedgehog section or by clicking HERE. These pages provide insights into the Edgmond Hedgehog Conservation Area established in 2018 and offer ways for you to get involved in caring for hedgehogs in our village.
EWG produces an illustrated report for its members detailing what is going on locally in the natural world.
If you would like to read this you can click HERE
ACCESS FOR MEMBERS
Members can now access our group files. For example, you can read newsletters, articles, reports and see accounts information if you click the link below.
Big thanks to the Parish Council who have provided a grant to help EWG purchase the materials for a new bench for the Church Field
NEW...Himalayan Balsam Report 2025
Paula and the team continue the relentless battle against this plant. Read the latest report HERE. The group has a long term commitment to prevent Himalayan Balsam (HB) from taking over parts of a valuable habitat on the banks of the Strine. Many hours are spent each year carrying out the strenuous and arduous task of pulling HB. Your efforts are always appreciated by both Edgmond Hall and Harper Adams University.
Click HERE for the report on our Project with St Peters Primary School written by our junior ambassador, Flores.
Church Field Autumn Action
Our meadow proved a bit more of a problem this year! The weather for cutting and drying was abysmal but the team pulled though with some help of Chris Ruffley from Harper Adams University. Chris turned up with some serious kit, courtesy of the University and the hay was turned, for at least a partial dry in some very damp conditions. It was pushed into rows for our amazing volunteers to drag up on sheets for collection.
As always Neil Furniss was on hand to collect the hay and take it away.
This was a truly community event this year and we thank everybody for their help.
