https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com2026-05-05 10:34:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/free-talk-river-restoration-in-crofton-woods-on-tuesday-12-may-2026-at-730pmFree talk: 'River restoration in Crofton Woods' On Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 7.30pm2026-04-10 11:14:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/your-support-needed-community-project-a-new-sundial-for-petts-wood-recreation-groundCommunity Project: A New Sundial for Petts Wood Recreation Ground2026-03-31 17:26:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/work-starts-1-april-on-upgrading-the-screen-next-to-the-playground2026-03-25 09:24:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/saturday-28-march-our-last-saturday-work-group-for-spring2026-03-19 09:45:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/coffee-morning-and-cake-saleSaturday 22 March - coffe morning and information sharing about Crofton and Sparrow Woods2026-03-13 11:37:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/river-restoration-at-crofton-woods2026-02-20 08:57:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/come-and-join-the-easter-quiz-nature-trail-and-win-an-egg-for-only-3Come and join the Easter Quiz Nature Trail on 4 April and win an egg for only £3!2026-02-20 08:50:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/the-return-of-the-elmYoung Elm trees for Crofton and Sparrow Woods2026-01-21 17:04:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/alien-invader-attack-spring-summer-2026-programme-released2026-01-08 17:39:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/spring-saturday-work-group-sessionsVolunteer dates for winter/spring for outdoor work, seeking your support2025-12-12 07:47:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/candlesnuff-fungus-light-up-the-woodland-floorCandlesnuff fungus in Crofton Woods2025-11-09 09:26:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/bat-and-bird-box-grant-success2025-10-06 12:05:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/workshop-make-your-own-christmas-wreath2025-09-25 09:30:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/managing-the-water-in-the-woodsGrant funding for water improvement survey Kyd Brook Crofton Woods2025-09-21 15:42:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/come-down-to-crofton-woods-fabulous-fungiAutumn fungi in Crofton Woods2025-08-20 17:05:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/new-members-wanted-alternate-tuesday-work-group2025-08-19 09:25:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/rarity-in-townThe RSPB's Luke Blanchard had a clear sighting of the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in late July.2025-07-03 10:49:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/oak-processionary-moth-is-here-bewareReport of a sighhting of Oak Processionary Moth in Crofton Woods2025-06-17 10:21:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/free-talk-tonight-come-and-join-usFree talk about giving nature a home in the London Borough of Bromley2025-05-23 16:24:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/watch-out-for-badgersLook out for badgers in Crofton Woods2025-04-09 10:46:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/free-talk-giving-nature-a-home-in-bromleyFree talk: Giving Nature a Home in Bromley Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 7pm By local RSPB/Idverde expert Luke Blanchard2025-04-02 07:46:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/the-march-2025-e-newsletter-is-out-subscribe-to-receive-your-copyMarch 2025 newsletter is now available to subscribers2025-03-24 18:51:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/the-birds-of-crofton-and-sparrow-woodsRecords of birds seen in Crofton and Sparrow Woods2025-02-12 10:02:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/saturday-work-group-22-february-20252025-02-12 09:57:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/alternate-tuesday-work-group-meeting-schedule-to-july-20252025-01-23 14:42:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/redwing-and-little-egret-takes-the-2025-bird-species-count-to-25-already2024-12-13 14:09:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/december-e-newsletter-is-out-with-membersWe are delighted that our December e-Newsletter is now with members. It includes an article on the latest threat to our woodland, as well as good news on fungi and bird boxes and a report on this year’s butterfly surveys.2024-11-11 10:08:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/new-members-sought2024-10-24 09:49:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/fungi-timeThese damp days are perfect conditions for fungi season. The mud has started, but the paths are still accessible if you are wearing waterproof shoes, so we recommend a walk in Crofton and Sparrow Woods to see fabulous fungi.2024-10-19 09:43:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/saturday-work-group-cancelled2024-10-16 23:07:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/make-your-own-christmas-wreath-23-november2024-09-30 11:41:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/september-e-newsletter-is-available-nowSeptember newsletter is available to members now - join the Friends Group to receive yours.2024-09-24 10:41:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/know-your-hornetsThere is a new and dangerous threat to the UK’s honeybees - Asian hornets.2024-09-03 18:07:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/alternate-tuesday-morning-work-group-come-and-join-in2024-08-29 20:58:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/work-group-restarts-on-3-september-come-and-join-in2024-07-10 07:14:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/new-work-underway-in-clay-wood2024-07-06 08:45:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/saturdday-6-july-the-summer-walk-is-at-1030am-and-is-going-ahead-so-bring-a-brollySummer Walk 6 July going ahead2024-06-26 21:49:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/the-white-admirals-are-on-the-wingWhite Admiral buitterflies are now in Crofton Woods2024-06-24 15:58:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/friday-28-june-come-and-join-great-bromley-clean-up2024-06-22 08:10:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/june-2024-newsletter-is-outJune 2024 newsletter is out!2024-05-11 11:38:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/come-and-join-our-popular-guided-walk-on-saturday-6-july-2024Come and join a free guided walk around Crofton walk on 6 JUly2024-04-27 08:36:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/coming-soon-free-talk-on-7-may-birds-of-crofton-woods2024-03-08 12:46:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/spring-has-arrived-tadpoles-and-mandarin-ducks2024-02-27 15:11:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/the-recreation-ground-as-the-end-of-the-rainbowDouble rainbow2024-02-14 12:46:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/alternate-tuesday-morning-work-group-plans-to-july-20242024-01-31 09:16:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/celebrate-your-woods-coffee-morning-saturday-3-february2024-01-14 12:51:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/spring-has-nearly-sprung2023-11-10 16:42:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/redwings-have-arrivedRedwing enjoying a bumper crop of holly berries today2023-11-05 13:46:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/fabulous-fungi2023 is proving a good year for fungi: come and see them before winter sets in.2023-09-23 18:20:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/saturday-30-september-work-group-session-at-1000am2023-09-01 17:49:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/join-our-friendly-fortnightly-work-groupWork Group schedule for autumn 2023. All welcome2023-08-17 21:15:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/come-and-join-our-summer-guided-walk-in-crofton-woods2023-06-11 12:07:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/june-2023-newsletter-now-availableAll the latest news on wildlife from badgers and deer to dog roses, as well as a spotlight on the history of the now demolished smallpox hospital deep in the woods.2023-05-01 17:39:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/free-talk-a-celebration-of-crofton-woods-and-its-wildlife-wednesday-17-may-2023-at-715pm-for-730pmWood anenome in Crofton Woods2023-04-20 17:51:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/badgers-are-activeBadger emerging from a sett2023-04-05 10:54:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/spring-has-sprungBuds are bursting open with the warmth of spring2023-03-20 10:15:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/march-2023-newsletter-is-now-availableMarch 2023 newsletter now available2023-03-08 11:51:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/the-mandarin-ducks-are-still-with-usPair of Mandarin ducks spotted in Crofton Woods2023-02-11 09:52:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/sewage-in-the-streamPhotograph of sudden high stream water level2023-02-05 15:40:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/spring-has-startedGull numbers are reducing as we move into Spring -but we think that we have Common Gull with us.2023-01-30 21:42:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/gumping-common-tackling-cherry-laurel-holly-and-rubbishCherry laurel clearance, path widening and rubbish collection at Gumping Common2022-12-18 11:27:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/season-greetings-december-2022-newsletter-publishedDecember 2022 Friends of Crofton and Sparrow Woods e-newsletter now available - join to receive your copy2022-12-14 10:14:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/plant-bulb-win-for-recreation-groundLucky dip success - we have bulbs to plant before Christmas2022-11-30 08:01:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/meet-the-team-ad-see-the-maps-saturday-10am-to-noonInvitation to coffee morning on 3 December2022-11-10 12:59:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/if-you-go-into-the-woods-todayStinkhorn in Crofton Woods - Roundabout Wood2022-10-05 10:30:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/signatures-of-support-needed-for-our-playground-funding-application2022-10-03 16:07:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/september-newsletter-has-now-be-sent-to-all-members2022-09-26 10:42:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/woodland-working-group-sessions-have-re-started2022-07-17 16:05:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/in-search-of-the-purple-emperor2022-06-06 15:56:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/june-2022-newsletter-is-out2022-05-29 13:21:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/crofton-infant-school-visit-the-woods2022-04-17 16:38:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/happy-easter-from-flower-filled-crofton-and-sparrow-woods2022-04-05 19:56:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/the-woodlands-are-smelling-of-garlic-again2022-03-09 09:00:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/red-kites-sightedRed kites sighted in 20222022-02-28 09:29:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/a-sweet-sign-of-spring2022-02-16 09:51:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/brilliant-work-group-bramble-clearance-12022-02-11 18:11:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/free-talk-a-celebration-of-crofton-woods-and-bromley-s-wildlife2021-11-22 18:33:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/get-geocaching-new-circuit-launched2021-11-02 15:09:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/join-the-tuesday-morning-fortnightly-work-group2021-10-11 09:45:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/yellow-rattle-to-improve-naturalised-grass2021-09-22 17:16:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/history-and-nature-walk-success2021-09-06 16:16:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/newsletter-out-now2021-07-16 13:16:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/look-out-for-a-painted-lady2021-07-10 14:15:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/purple-hairstreak-butterflies-are-being-seen-now2021-06-29 10:31:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/june-newsletter-out-now-join-the-friends-group-for-you-copy2021-06-23 19:32:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/look-out-for-speckled-wood-butterflies2021-05-25 13:56:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/great-time-to-spot-vetch-in-flowerVetch in bloom2021-05-10 11:37:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/bluebell-perfectionBeautiful bluebell carpet2021-05-04 16:49:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/when-litter-picking-tips-over-into-fly-tipping-removalFriends Group members and Duke of Edinburgh scheme volunteer tackling waste dumped in Crofton Woods2021-04-25 10:32:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/buzzards-aboutCrofton buzzard sighting2021-04-15 17:47:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/keep-your-eyes-peeled-spring-flowers-aboutA delightful flower or spring2021-04-06 14:29:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/brilliant-work-by-the-woodland-work-group-today2021-03-30 21:43:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/butterfly-time-is-with-us-alreadyThe butterflies of Crofton and Sparrow Wood2021-03-19 12:19:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/long-time-no-see-siskin2021-03-10 09:20:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/fabulously-named-wood-fungus2021-03-03 10:34:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/exciting-sighting-of-redpolls2021-02-10 13:50:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/snow-creates-a-winter-wonderland2021-02-05 00:00:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/exciting-bird-sightings2020-01-30 00:00:00https://www.friendsofcroftonandsparrowwoods.com/recent-news/from-litter-picking-to-a-little-egret