Friends of Petersfield Heath
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Friends of Petersfield Heath help to conserve the natural habitats in this popular area of the town.
Huge thanks to the volunteers who cleared the ditches last week! This week, Sunday 7th Dec'25 10:00, we'll be working maintaining the car park and pulling saplings. Waterproof clothing is likely needed :( #petersfieldheath
December 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Huge thanks to the volunteers who cleared the ditches last week! This week, Sunday 7th Dec'25 10:00, we'll be working maintaining the car park and pulling saplings. Waterproof clothing is likely needed :( #petersfieldheath
Don't forget: The Friends work party season is still underway. Meeting this Sunday 30th Oct, at Heath Rd car park 10am. Ditch clearance this week, so wellies needed! #petersfieldheath
November 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Don't forget: The Friends work party season is still underway. Meeting this Sunday 30th Oct, at Heath Rd car park 10am. Ditch clearance this week, so wellies needed! #petersfieldheath
Wildflower meadow management can look severe but it's all about weakening the vigorous grasses to give space for floral diversity. It's particularly important to remove the risings (the cuttings) to reduce the nitrogen load over the years. Thank you volunteers! #petesfieldheath
October 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Wildflower meadow management can look severe but it's all about weakening the vigorous grasses to give space for floral diversity. It's particularly important to remove the risings (the cuttings) to reduce the nitrogen load over the years. Thank you volunteers! #petesfieldheath
Volunteer with the Friends of Petersfield Heath and help care for our beautiful and rare ecosystem in the heart of #petersfield! Work party meeting tomorrow Sunday 5th Oct at Heath Rd carpark 10am. #petersfieldheath
October 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Volunteer with the Friends of Petersfield Heath and help care for our beautiful and rare ecosystem in the heart of #petersfield! Work party meeting tomorrow Sunday 5th Oct at Heath Rd carpark 10am. #petersfieldheath
Bracken control does wonders for heather. Look at the great result from the volunteers last weekend. Same again tomorrow, Sunday 21st Sept, 10am #petersfieldheath #heather #brackencontrol
September 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Bracken control does wonders for heather. Look at the great result from the volunteers last weekend. Same again tomorrow, Sunday 21st Sept, 10am #petersfieldheath #heather #brackencontrol
Roesel's bush-cricket. This distinctive and handsome insect can be found on the heath. See if you can find one in the long grasses. Hop to it! (photo taken today). #petersfieldheath
June 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Roesel's bush-cricket. This distinctive and handsome insect can be found on the heath. See if you can find one in the long grasses. Hop to it! (photo taken today). #petersfieldheath
Too hot for a work party this weekend, so next one is planned for the 29th June. #petersfieldheath
June 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Too hot for a work party this weekend, so next one is planned for the 29th June. #petersfieldheath
Have you seen our meadow makers? These curious flowers are 'Yellow Rattle' and are parasitic to neighbouring grasses, which helpfully opens up the sward for other wildflowers to arrive. And yes, the mature seeds rattle in the wind! Photo taken yesterday. #petersfieldheath
June 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Have you seen our meadow makers? These curious flowers are 'Yellow Rattle' and are parasitic to neighbouring grasses, which helpfully opens up the sward for other wildflowers to arrive. And yes, the mature seeds rattle in the wind! Photo taken yesterday. #petersfieldheath
These beauties are the Common Spotted-Orchid. They grow in a variety of habitats, including heaths, luckily for us! #petersfieldheath
June 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM
These beauties are the Common Spotted-Orchid. They grow in a variety of habitats, including heaths, luckily for us! #petersfieldheath
Volunteers: Bracken control today. If you're keen to help, please meet at the FoPH container at 10:00am on Sunday 1st June. We're always thankful! #petersfieldheath
June 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Volunteers: Bracken control today. If you're keen to help, please meet at the FoPH container at 10:00am on Sunday 1st June. We're always thankful! #petersfieldheath
Heathlands are unique habitats that need specific conditions in order to thrive. So many thanks to Aspire and all the volunteers who put in the effort this week for our little heath in the heart of Petersfield. #petersfieldheath #petersfield
May 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Heathlands are unique habitats that need specific conditions in order to thrive. So many thanks to Aspire and all the volunteers who put in the effort this week for our little heath in the heart of Petersfield. #petersfieldheath #petersfield
Thank you to all who attended our AGM this week and special thanks to our speakers. Your support is appreciated! #petersfieldheath #petersfield
May 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Thank you to all who attended our AGM this week and special thanks to our speakers. Your support is appreciated! #petersfieldheath #petersfield
Hear us on Shine Radio! Listen to Richard Philips, the Secretary of the Friends of Petersfield Heath talk about our biodiversity activities, Kingfishers, Barn Owls, and hedgerows and pathways, and how to get a licence for your kayak. shineradio.uk/2025/05/frie... #petersfieldheath
Friends of Petersfield Heath have had a big year, hear more at the AGM | Petersfield's Shine Radio
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May 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hear us on Shine Radio! Listen to Richard Philips, the Secretary of the Friends of Petersfield Heath talk about our biodiversity activities, Kingfishers, Barn Owls, and hedgerows and pathways, and how to get a licence for your kayak. shineradio.uk/2025/05/frie... #petersfieldheath
A reminder that our AGM is this coming Tuesday 20th May '25 at 18.45. It includes a fascinating talk by Margaret Paren, former chair of the SDNPA, about the creation of the South Downs National Park.
See our website for more info:
petersfieldheath.org/2025/05/06/a...
#petersfieldheath
See our website for more info:
petersfieldheath.org/2025/05/06/a...
#petersfieldheath
May 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A reminder that our AGM is this coming Tuesday 20th May '25 at 18.45. It includes a fascinating talk by Margaret Paren, former chair of the SDNPA, about the creation of the South Downs National Park.
See our website for more info:
petersfieldheath.org/2025/05/06/a...
#petersfieldheath
See our website for more info:
petersfieldheath.org/2025/05/06/a...
#petersfieldheath
The Yellow Iris / Flag Iris is a water-loving plant that can currently be seen in full flower around the pond. It's possibly the inspiration behind the fleur-de-lis symbol. You can get a good look from the boardwalk. #petersfieldheath #petersfield
May 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Yellow Iris / Flag Iris is a water-loving plant that can currently be seen in full flower around the pond. It's possibly the inspiration behind the fleur-de-lis symbol. You can get a good look from the boardwalk. #petersfieldheath #petersfield
The Friends of Petersfield Heath invite you to their AGM, Tue 20 May 6.45 for 7.00 pm, Rose Room, Petersfield Festival Hall. Open to the general public.
Starting with a talk on “The Creation of the South Downs National Park” by Margaret Paren OBE. See petersfieldheath.org for the full agenda.
Starting with a talk on “The Creation of the South Downs National Park” by Margaret Paren OBE. See petersfieldheath.org for the full agenda.
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May 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The Friends of Petersfield Heath invite you to their AGM, Tue 20 May 6.45 for 7.00 pm, Rose Room, Petersfield Festival Hall. Open to the general public.
Starting with a talk on “The Creation of the South Downs National Park” by Margaret Paren OBE. See petersfieldheath.org for the full agenda.
Starting with a talk on “The Creation of the South Downs National Park” by Margaret Paren OBE. See petersfieldheath.org for the full agenda.
This photo was taken on the Heath a few days ago. This cheery spring flower is the Lesser Celandine, or Ficaria verna in Latin. As an old traditional herbal medicine, it is also known as 'Pilewort'. Can you guess why? #petersfieldheath
April 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This photo was taken on the Heath a few days ago. This cheery spring flower is the Lesser Celandine, or Ficaria verna in Latin. As an old traditional herbal medicine, it is also known as 'Pilewort'. Can you guess why? #petersfieldheath
A huge THANK YOU to all volunteers who have helped over the work-season. The last regular session was very productive, making the ditches flow and repairing hedges. These and other environment friendly activities couldn't happen without you! #petersfieldheath #petersfield
March 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A huge THANK YOU to all volunteers who have helped over the work-season. The last regular session was very productive, making the ditches flow and repairing hedges. These and other environment friendly activities couldn't happen without you! #petersfieldheath #petersfield
Join us and volunteer for dead-hedging this Sunday 9th March '25 at 10am. Meet at Heath Rd Carpark. #petersfieldheath. Look at last week's efforts. Not just for boundaries, dead-hedges are great wildlife habitats. #petersfieldnature #petersfield
March 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Join us and volunteer for dead-hedging this Sunday 9th March '25 at 10am. Meet at Heath Rd Carpark. #petersfieldheath. Look at last week's efforts. Not just for boundaries, dead-hedges are great wildlife habitats. #petersfieldnature #petersfield
Enjoy exploring the many paths through #petersfiedheath! Sterling work by the volunteers last weekend improved access by removing overgrown brambles. Come and volunteer for todays dead-hedging work 23rd Feb '25. Meet at 10 at Heath Rd car park. It's satisfying stuff!
February 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Enjoy exploring the many paths through #petersfiedheath! Sterling work by the volunteers last weekend improved access by removing overgrown brambles. Come and volunteer for todays dead-hedging work 23rd Feb '25. Meet at 10 at Heath Rd car park. It's satisfying stuff!