Conservation in action

Local organisations are working together to protect Coldham’s Brook. 

Coldham’s Brook is a small chalk stream that begins at Giants Grave in Cherry Hinton & flows through central Cambridge & Coldham’s Common to the River Cam. These globally rare streams are havens for wildlife & are often described as England’s rainforests. The mineral-rich waters of chalk streams can provide food & habitats for a high number of significant species such as Kingfishers, Little Egrets, Bullheads, Chubb, Common Darters & the endangered Water Vole.

Abbey People, Keeping Britain Tidy and Cambridge City Council have come together to work with the community to conserve & improve our chalk stream through a series of volunteer work days & ongoing projects.

Upcoming work days

We run chalk stream conservation sessions on the second Tuesday of the month 9:30 – 11:30am. As well as community litter picks on the forth Wednesday of the month 9:30 – 11:30am. Check our events page for more details.

Volunteers

Our regular volunteer sessions are a great way to learn about conservation and get to know the nature in your area a bit better.