Up on the Downs

27/05/2022

Water = wildlife!
If a large pond sounds like something you need/ could have on your land then please email [email protected] who will answer your query and may even help build you a pond or sort out an old one. NB ( They are after big ones at this stage )
Enhance habitats for nature to thrive :)

06/05/2022

Coming soon this May Half-Term.... more of our amazing Green Gang events with WCCP and Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership! Come and explore our local wildlife on these fun, free kids events.
To book tickets and for more information please visit:
whitecliffscountrysidepartnership.eventbrite.com

28/04/2022

No mow May is a way to do your but for nature if you can !

Are you taking part in No Mow May this year? Let us know on our No Mow May Pledge form🌱🌼 letstalk.kent.gov.uk/no-mow-may

No Mow May starts on Sunday and we want to know if you are taking part. Today we are launching our pledge form for you to fill in so we can see how far across the county No Mow May reaches. If you are taking part in No Mow May, please sign the pledge to not mow your lawn for a month!

Throughout May on our page and in monthly newsletter, we will be bringing you lots of tips for improving your lawn for wildflowers, along with what Kent County Council are doing for No Mow May. And at the end of May, don't forget to take part in Plantlife's Every Flower Counts survey to see which flowers are growing in your lawn!

We are really excited for No Mow May this year and looking forward to seeing how many Kent residents and businesses are taking part!

28/04/2022

08/03/2022

Nice song, nice place!

Something a little different; Rudie Edwards returning to her hometown of Dover to film a song about her youth. Look closely and you'll see some of the sites we manage featured!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcUO5W3gS5c

10/02/2022

This time a year ago the Folkestone and Dover Downs looked like an alpine ski resort. Much milder today.

14/12/2021

We will be closing this page as the legacy of Up on the Downs lives on with our partners.

A reminder to follow White Cliffs Countryside Partnership for things going on in the Folkestone and Dover districts.

We will leave you with one of the most popular pictures we posted from a livestock lookerer (checker). These creatures keep the grassland biodiverse and help us stop rare species disappearing.

17/10/2021

Curious cows Samphire Hoe Official !
The White Cliffs Countryside Partnership team manage this place for species rich chalk grassland and these cows play a crucial part in keeping plants grazed for top conditions in the spring.

03/09/2021

The weather looks lush next week, either way, be at High Meadow for 10am on Monday, every Monday.

A personal trainer will be there for some HIIT sessions to start your week off.
Be there, no matter your ability, to exercise on the downs in the fresh unpolluted air with nature all around!
You wont regret it :)

30/08/2021

Missed today!? No worries get yourself there next Monday 10am, feel fresh air fantastic!

05/08/2021

Wed up on the downs! In a fort?! Cool 😎

03/08/2021

Hedgerows are so valuable to us. They create habitat, link habitats, help soils, protect soils and sink carbon.
Chalk grassland has it’s own rare and important species and best to not plant trees on it. However, hedgerows around suitable areas boosts pollinators, clean air and help wildlife.
Hedgerows need to be enhanced, reinstated abs protected :-)

Sign the petition