Abbey Road Conservation Volunteers

Abbey Road Conservation Volunteers The Abbey Road Conservation Area is owned by Steyning Parish Council and is a registered Village Green.

It has a mix of fantastic habitats in a small area, and a huge variety of wildlife.

02/06/2026

Another batch of Froglets returned to wet grass around pond area. Frogspawn collected early Feb and kept in tanks until now. Pond dried up before the rest could develop. Over 100 froglets now released, with more to come.

Brimstone Butterfly egg on one of the new Alder Buckthorns planted at Abbey Rd last year. The egg is 1mm long - and took...
23/04/2026

Brimstone Butterfly egg on one of the new Alder Buckthorns planted at Abbey Rd last year. The egg is 1mm long - and took some finding!

28/03/2026

The Tanyard chalk stream flowing clear and bright through the Abbey Rd Conservation area.

Completed the 2nd phase of hedge planting at Abbey Rd today. This 75m continuous hedge of 10 different species is now al...
07/03/2026

Completed the 2nd phase of hedge planting at Abbey Rd today. This 75m continuous hedge of 10 different species is now almost complete. Thanks to for the this year’s plants.
Pic1. Feb25 planting. Pic 2 Mar26 planting.

17/02/2026

Someone else is keeping an eye on the frogspawn. A lovely Buzzard - more likely on the lookout for a frog for breakfast. Weald to Waves

12/02/2026

Frogspawn earlier than ever this year, and lots of it. Ignored our newly dug out part of the pond and opted for the shallows. Nearly missed finding it! Weald to Waves

Velvet Shank fungus (Flammulina velutipes). Splash of colour in winter.
25/01/2026

Velvet Shank fungus (Flammulina velutipes). Splash of colour in winter.

23/12/2025
Our Refurbished pond and trees looking great in the winter sun and blue sky today
30/11/2025

Our Refurbished pond and trees looking great in the winter sun and blue sky today

Before and after pics from our pond work this week
13/11/2025

Before and after pics from our pond work this week

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Abbey Road
Steyning
BN443SQ

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+447795084546

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