Monthly summer work parties at Croft Close Nature Reserve

Why not join one of our regular work parties (second Saturday of the month except June*). To minimise disturbance to wildlife, these light-duty work parties will concentrate on controlling young brambles emerging in the grassy areas. We will keep clear of potential nest sites and avoid dwelling long in any location.

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 OR transferred to Long Meadow, 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, sun hat and gloves. Secateurs will always be handy. Suntan lotion and some water are also a good idea if it is a hot day.

* First Saturday in June to avoid clashing with Open Gardens 2026