West Wickham Common Newsletter – September

September 2019

Welcome to the West Wickham Commons Newsletter covering West Wickham Common and Spring Park.

A Morning with Moths

Last month the rangers ran a ‘Morning with Moths and Butterflies’ event at Spring Park. Following a warm night with a moth trap placed outside, attendees were introduced to a plethora of moth species. A grand total of 27 different species were identified, recorded and marveled at including a feathered gothic with striking white markings and a crimson red underwing – a species which looks inconspicuous at first glance but has a streak of vivid red when in flight. Most of the night-flying moths will come to light so keep an eye out for moths around outdoor lights and see what you can find.

Photo left to right: Crimson underwing, feathered gothic & orange swift moth.

Does your charity or group need funding?

The City of London Corporation’s Central Grants Programme (Enjoying Green Spaces and the Natural Environment) is offering grants of between £2,000 and £15,000 to help voluntary organisations and registered charities on projects that address the following themes:

• Connecting communities with their green spaces
• Improving the conservation value of the green spaces
• Improving our knowledge of the biodiversity of the green spaces
• Improving mental ill-health through the use of green spaces

Deadline for applications is Monday 21 October 2019. See the events section for a ‘meet the funder session’ to find out more about this grant scheme, or for further information and to apply please visit: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/centralgrantsprogramme

Volunteering

WWaSP Volunteers
Friday 27 September 2019 from 10am
Meet at West Wickham Common.

For further information:
Tel: 01372 279083

Events

Meet the Funder session – Ashtead Common Estate Office – 3 October 2019 – 10.30am-12.30pm
Information workshop for interested charities, groups and communities in applying for environmental grants of up to £15,000 from the City of London. Refreshments provided.