Oaken Grove Park - Autumn Bird Box Clean Out

Today (15th Oct 2025) we have inspected and cleaned out the bird boxes we put up in Oaken Grove Park in the spring. We are delighted to report that of the 11 boxes we inspected 5 have definitely been used this year which is a very good news story and we are delighted!

Oaken Grove Park - 43 Acorns Planted!

Today (4th Oct 2025) we planted 43 Acorns in the borders in the west of the park near the basket ball courts. These acorns were collected from ancient oaks and the hope is that they germinate over the winter and start their journey growing into beautiful mature oak trees that will look lovely and provide a home for lots of biodiverse wildlife. Once mature they will form an actual grove of Oak trees in Oaken Grove Park! The acorns were planted in groups of three or four within protective biodegradable trees guards. In Spring 2026 we will inspect the tree…

Oaken Grove Park - Revamp of Wild Flower Beds - Nov 2025

On Saturday 22nd November a group pf about 8 volunteers from Friends of Oaken Grove Park, Good Gym and Wild Maidenhead started the revamp of the wild flower bed on the north of the park. Many plants were lifted and moved, new plants added and wood chip distributed to suppress weeds. Also a Turf Cutter was hired to remove as much of the grass as possible and create a good flower bed where the grass wouldn't out complete the flowers. Additional planting and maintenance over the winter should result in a lovely display next year!