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There are so many outdoor spaces that we can share and enjoy - even if we don’t have our own gardens.
There are so many outdoor spaces that we can share and enjoy - even if we don’t have our own gardens.
Of course there are the wild open spaces and relative unspoilt countryside, but even in our towns and cities there are special places that we can enjoy in different ways.
Of course there are the wild open spaces and relative unspoilt countryside, but even in our towns and cities there are special places that we can enjoy in different ways.
Here in Cambridge we have a new farm!
Here in Cambridge we have a new farm!
CoFarm Cambridge is a company limited by guarantee established by the CoFarm Foundation to co-create and run Cambridge city’s first community farm with and for the community.
CoFarm Cambridge is a company limited by guarantee established by the CoFarm Foundation to co-create and run Cambridge city’s first community farm with and for the community.
The farm is being developed off Barnwell Road, on 7-acres of privately-owned agricultural land right next to Coldham's Common - a very special green space in Cambridge.
The farm is being developed off Barnwell Road, on 7-acres of privately-owned agricultural land right next to Coldham's Common - a very special green space in Cambridge.
Work got underway at the end of May 2020, with the installation of rabbit-proof fencing around the core 2-acre organic market garden zone of the farm. The growing is supported by over 150 volunteers (so far) from the local community.
Work got underway at the end of May 2020, with the installation of rabbit-proof fencing around the core 2-acre organic market garden zone of the farm. The growing is supported by over 150 volunteers (so far) from the local community.
The farm, which is already highly productive, is donating all of its produce in 2020 to 7 emergency food hubs which have been established across Cambridge to support people experiencing food insecurity, as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The farm, which is already highly productive, is donating all of its produce in 2020 to 7 emergency food hubs which have been established across Cambridge to support people experiencing food insecurity, as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.
To find out more about volunteering at CoFarm Cambridge, and to book a co-farming session visit the booking page.
To find out more about volunteering at CoFarm Cambridge, and to book a co-farming session visit the booking page.
Within 25 miles of Cambridge there several other community supported agriculture schemes. Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and consumers in which the responsibilities, risks and rewards of farming are shared.
Within 25 miles of Cambridge there several other community supported agriculture schemes. Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and consumers in which the responsibilities, risks and rewards of farming are shared.
On a smaller scale there are also plenty of community gardens and orchards which you can visit or get involved with.
On a smaller scale there are also plenty of community gardens and orchards which you can visit or get involved with.
These are just a few of them which are all on Council owned land
These are just a few of them which are all on Council owned land
based on the principles of permaculture they grow food and flowers to encourage wildlife (bees, insects, etc) and use no pesticides.
based on the principles of permaculture they grow food and flowers to encourage wildlife (bees, insects, etc) and use no pesticides.
The garden is open everyday, from at least 10 to 3pm.
The garden is open everyday, from at least 10 to 3pm.
The orchard is run on organic lines, with lots of habitats for wildlife, including beetle banks, bird boxes and bat boxes.
The orchard is run on organic lines, with lots of habitats for wildlife, including beetle banks, bird boxes and bat boxes.
Transition Cambridge also manages a number of Growing Spaces providing edible crops which passers by are invited to share!
Transition Cambridge also manages a number of Growing Spaces providing edible crops which passers by are invited to share!
Some of these are on a fairly small scale but can still involve a lot of work as the refurbishment team found a few weeks ago at the beds outside Daily Bread!
Some of these are on a fairly small scale but can still involve a lot of work as the refurbishment team found a few weeks ago at the beds outside Daily Bread!
(Photos by Peter Pope, Meg Clarke and Anna McIvor)
Finally - what about enjoying one of the many Local Nature Reserves - small oases in the urban environment?
Finally - what about enjoying one of the many Local Nature Reserves - small oases in the urban environment?
Did you know that there are 28 local nature reserves in Cambridgeshire with 11 in the city itself? Find details of them all here http://lnr.cambridge.gov.uk/visit-the-cambridge-nature-reserves/
Did you know that there are 28 local nature reserves in Cambridgeshire with 11 in the city itself? Find details of them all here http://lnr.cambridge.gov.uk/visit-the-cambridge-nature-reserves/
Why not try and visit one that you have not found before?
Why not try and visit one that you have not found before?
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