TRESA are working to create a virtual nature reserve. We will map the areas of nature and wildlife. We encourage local residents to make their garden a wildlife haven and add their area to this map. Our aim is for 30% of the TRESA area to wildlife friendly with diverse ecosystems.
See our interactive map here
- Garden linksThanks to everyone who came to the Plant Swap on 28th March. Lots of plants were swapped and lots of gardening conversations were had. Hopefully everyone has had a chance to plant up. The next Plant Swap will be on 6th June 12-2pm on Zone A again. This time it will include some basic informal[…]
- Plant SwapPlant Swap – March 28th 12-2 Zone A (corner of Wells Rd and Firfield St). Bring along healthy plants to swap with others, or come along and share what you’re doing in your garden to encourage biodiversity and nature in your garden. Come and have a look even if you have nothing to swap or[…]
- Totterdown Urban Nature ReserveWe’re lucky to have Victoria park at one end of our patch and Arnos Vale Cemetery at the other but our gardens are also green corridors for nature between the parks and green spaces in the area. In a world of concrete and noise, our gardens offer shade, water, shelter and somewhere safe to rest[…]
How to get involved
- Add your garden to the nature reserve and welcome more wildlife.
https://forms.gle/MKigGL3c2usqwVRe6 - Let us know of any cool wildlife you spot around
- Use INaturalist to record observations from your garden and be part of the record for Totterdown.
- Pick a plant in your garden that’s attractive to pollinators. Propagate some cuttings to give to neighbours. If you’re growing seeds of insect friendly plants, grow a few extra.
- Come along to the plant swap we’re organising later this year.
- Get in touch – tunr@tresa.org.uk
- Keep watching the website and the TRESA Facebook page for more information, tips and events.