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
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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
June 2024 Newsletter
You can now read and download a copy of our first newsletter.
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 Agreement
The charity has signed a management agreement with Pitton & Farley Parish Council on an area of land on The Close, Pitton. The agreement will enable the charity to undertake management of The Close to create a wildflower area and make capital investment where biodiversity would be directly improved. We are taking external expert advice… Continue reading The Close Management Agreement
Pitton Hill Update
Throughout 2023 the trustees of Pitton Nature Trust have been seeking to reach agreement with owners of an area of land on Pitton Hill which would enable the charity to create a nature reserve open to the public. We have been grateful for the expert advice we have received from a number of external sources,… Continue reading Pitton Hill Update