Conservation on Coldham's Brook

Maintaining the banks in good condition along Coldham's Brook will help encourage wildlife and a range of habitats.


Location
Coldham's Brook (what3words ///alive.deal.wink)
Cambridge
CB1 3HG
Date and time
09:30 - 11:30
Wednesday, 19th of February 2025
Who this task will support
Conservation on Coldham's Brook - Abbey People
Abbey People, Keeping Britain Tidy and Cambridge City Council have come together to work with the community to conserve & improve our chalk stream. Coldham’s Brook is a small chalk stream that begins at Giants Grave in Cherry Hinton & flows through central Cambridge & Coldham’s Common to the River Cam. These globally rare streams are havens for wildlife & are often described as England’s rainforests. The mineral-rich waters of chalk streams can provide food & habitats for a high number of significant species such as Kingfishers, Little Egrets, Bullheads, Chubb, Common Darters & the endangered Water Vole.

For this task we will be clearing scrub overgrowth next to Coldham's Brook to help bring light to the chalk stream.

Meet us at 9:30am at the layby on Barnwell Road opposite Just for Pets (what3words ///alive.deal.wink)

The session will be supervised by Abbey People's Sustainability Co-ordinator, Caitlin Herman, who will explain any hazards and precautions. All equipment will be provided, but please bring water. Wear sturdy closed toe shoes like walking boots or trainers and dress appropriately for the weather.


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I will make my own way to the task
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Who's going

  • Nick
  • Catherine

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Location
Coldham's Brook (what3words ///alive.deal.wink)
Cambridge
CB1 3HG
Date and time
09:30 - 11:30
Wednesday, 19th of February 2025
Who this task will support
Conservation on Coldham's Brook - Abbey People
Abbey People, Keeping Britain Tidy and Cambridge City Council have come together to work with the community to conserve & improve our chalk stream. Coldham’s Brook is a small chalk stream that begins at Giants Grave in Cherry Hinton & flows through central Cambridge & Coldham’s Common to the River Cam. These globally rare streams are havens for wildlife & are often described as England’s rainforests. The mineral-rich waters of chalk streams can provide food & habitats for a high number of significant species such as Kingfishers, Little Egrets, Bullheads, Chubb, Common Darters & the endangered Water Vole.

Sign up by 8:00pm on Monday 17th February so we can let Catherine know who to expect.

Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Coldham's Brook (what3words ///alive.deal.wink)
Cambridge
CB1 3HG


Catherine
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