Fred – Pitton Nature Trust

Butterflies in The Close

During 2024 local resident Carole Smith has been conducting regular surveys of the butterflies in The Close. Here are some of her pictures and details of what she has seen. Meadow Brown (Red List – Threatened) The Meadow Brown is a very common medium sized butterfly. Male and female are similar though the male is… Continue reading Butterflies in The Close

Fundraising Event – 25/10/24

Pitton Nature Trust are holding a ticket only fundraising event on Friday 25th October at 7.15pm. The poster below provides details of the event, to book a ticket email contact@pittonnaturetrust.org.uk

Wildflowers in The Close

During 2024 local resident Carole Smith has been conducting regular surveys of the wildflowers in The Close. Here are some of her pictures and details of what she has seen. Knapp Weed Common knapweed, also known as ‘black knapweed’, is a thistle-like plant. It flowers from June to September and is a huge favourite of… Continue reading Wildflowers in The Close

Grasses in The Close

During 2024 local resident Carole Smith has been conducting regular surveys of the grasses in The Close. Here are some of her pictures and details of what she has seen. False Oat Grass False Oat-grass (also known as Tall Oat-grass) is a tall, erect, loosely tufted, perennial grass with wide flat leaves. Its flowering stems… Continue reading Grasses in The Close

PNT at Pitton Carnival

The trustees of Pitton Nature Trust will be at Pitton Carnival on Saturday 6th July 2024 so come and chat to us about the work of the charity. There will be a chance for you to sign up to volunteer and an opportunity to donate money to fund our projects. We look forward to seeing… Continue reading PNT at Pitton Carnival

Watering The Close

A stroll with 2 watering cans to The Close to wet a couple of rectangles of grass stripped patches, often brings a welcome chat with a fellow Pitton resident or two. We chat wildflowers, experiments in rewilding, biodiversity and naturally the weather. The two stripped patches are an experiment, in which we are crossing fingers… Continue reading Watering The Close

Work Starts on The Close

At the end of 2023 the Pitton Nature Trust trustees signed a seven year Management Agreement with the Parish Council which will see the charity undertake a number of initiatives to increase biodiversity in The Close. In recent years the Council has adopted a “no mow” policy on much of the area of The… Continue reading Work Starts on The Close

Grant Funding Received

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant of £1,900 from the Wessex Water Foundation Environment Fund. This grant will support our work to create a biodiverse nature area within The Close. The Environment Fund supports charitable and community activities across the region that have a positive impact on the local… Continue reading Grant Funding Received

The Close Management Plan

We have developed a five year management plan for The Close and will soon be starting work to implement it. If you would like to help us deliver this plan or to volunteer with the charity please get in touch.