The City Commons rangers are opening up their yard on Coulsdon Common on Sunday March 23 to “Meet the Calves”, this year’s additions to the herd of Sussex cattle that grazes Farthing Downs and the local commons.
Here is the moos: families can meet the Sussex cattle calves at the City Commons open day on March 23
“This is the first chance to see our new calves before they join the conservation grazing herd in spring,” the rangers say.
The open day – from 11am to 2pm – is an opportunity to find out more about the role that the Sussex cattle, Jacob sheep and goats play in supporting biodiversity across London’s second-largest National Nature Reserve, and to discover more about the work of the rangers and volunteers and what they do to look after the local commons.
There’s also a chance to make a clay medallion to take home and find out about ranger apprenticeship opportunities.
The Kenley Revival team, who work to maintain the heritage of the Battle of Britain airfield, will also be available to talk about their project and the area’s history.
The City Common rangers ask visitors to note:
- Families and children are welcome
- Sorry, no dogs are allowed
- No need to book, just turn up
- Free event – suggested £3 donation per person, with money raised to help stage these events and to run various conservation projects across all of the four Coulsdon commons that benefit people and wildlife
The Merlewood Estate Office is at Merlewood Close, CR3 5LN
Site access and parking: There is no parking onsite. There is limited space for disabled and blue badge holders in the yard. There is nearby residential parking or on-street parking on Hayes Lane CR5 1JS (a short walk across Coulsdon Common) or the Fox pub CR3 5QS (also a short walk across Coulsdon Common).
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