Amy Stocking

Citizen Science Lead Adviser for @NaturalEngland specialising in freshwater projects

[Froglife @froglifers]

It was an emotional session in #Streatham recently staff member for Amy’s last day as Project Manager for #LeapingForwardForDementia.

The session saw participants painting their clay #wildlife models made at a previous session.

[Amy Stocking @fuffle]

@heatherwolf Amazing! I had heard they were in Balham just before Christmas so wondered if they were still hanging around! If you are able to let me know the street/nearby landmark I might try looking for them tomorrow! Never seen them before 😍

[Froglife @froglifers]

Staff member Amy has been decorating her Christmas tree this year with common #frogs, common #toads and #dragonflies!

We would love to see your #amphibian and #reptile-inspired Christmas decorations if there are any out there!

[Froglife @froglifers]

We love these beautifully festive wreaths made by our #dementia friendly #WildTimes group.

Our groups continue to inspire us and show us that people living with dementia can still learn, create and express themselves, particularly in #outdoor spaces

@sccoopstreatham

[Froglife @froglifers]

Exciting times are ahead for our native #amphibians in West London as #beavers are back in #London! Beavers are masters at creating #ponds and #wetlands, which are much-needed habitats for our #frogs, #toads and #newts.

@CitizenZoo @EalingCouncil @SadiqKhan @WildlifeEaling

[Froglife @froglifers]

Here are some recent #frog sightings from our #dementia friendly garden space in #Clapham! How many frogs can you spot?

#LeapingForwardForDementia @BandstandBeds

[Froglife @froglifers]

How cute is this little #froglet?!

Staff member Amy found it hopping around in the kitchen at The Rookery Gardens in #Streatham. It was rescued and taken to a safe spot.

#LeapingForwardForDementia

@sccoopstreatham

[Froglife @froglifers]

Our #WildTimes #dementia friendly group in #Clapham has been enjoying some #pond dipping.

They found the usual suspects: pond snails, water louse & freshwater shrimps. The site is also home to many common frogs & toads.

@BandstandBeds

[Bandstand Beds @BandstandBeds]

Our Monday 55+ & @froglifers Wild Times group had a fantastic afternoon with @ClaphamSociety’s Tom Jansz.

Tom led them on a walk around historical hotspots on the Common, including showing them the site of the allotments dug during World War 2.

Then back for tea and 🍰

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

Good news for newts! 🦎

We’re delighted to welcome @froglifers as our new habitat delivery partner to provide more ponds for #GreatCrestedNewts.

Find out more about our #DistrictLevelLicensing scheme to protect this important species and how to join: https://t.co/Moug174l1Q

[Froglife @froglifers]

We have projects supporting people living with dementia and their carers in #Somerset, #London and #Glasgow.

It’s all about helping #reptiles, #amphibians and other #wildlife species while at the same time socialising, getting #active and #connecting with the #natural world.

[Froglife @froglifers]

Thank you to Tom Jansz from @ClaphamSociety who took our #WildTimes group on a history tour of #ClaphamCommon. The group have lived in the area for decades and was fascinated to learn that parts of the common were turned into allotment plots during WW2 to feed the community.

[Froglife @froglifers]

Have you ever spotted a #MarshFrog?

They are non-native to the UK and can cause real problems for our native common #frogs and #newts by preying on them and passing on diseases.

These marsh frogs were spotted basking in the sunshine at WWT’s Wetland Centre in Barnes, London.

[Streatham Common Co-operative @sccoopstreatham]

Froglife Thursday at #streathamcommon Rookery!
This week the #dementiafriendly @froglifers Wild Times crew bashed, mixed, sieved and bottled to create Conker Soap!

A fantastic fun, eco & affordable activity which everyone enjoyed!
With thanks as always to Amy for organising 💚

[Streatham Common Co-operative @sccoopstreatham]

The @froglifers #dementiafriendly Wild Times group enjoyed a fascinating tour of #streathamcommon Rookery's onsite Brewery🍻

Big #thankyou to @theinkspotbrewery 's Chief Brewer Tom for sharing his secrets 🍻

[Streatham Common Co-operative @sccoopstreatham]

A Rooks eye view of #streathamcommon Rookery for #volunteers as they install a living roof
The living roof panels were donated by our friends at Brockwell Park then weeded by the @froglifers #dementiafriendly Wild Timers & installed by SCCOOP's Conservation volunteers #thankyou

[Bandstand Beds @BandstandBeds]

Very busy Monday 55+ gardening session with @froglifers

Lots of hard working clearing beds by #ClaphanCommon’s depot, the back to the garden for tea and cake. And some freshly cooked padron peppers that were hot, hot 🥵

[Froglife @froglifers]

It’s officially #seedgatheringseason, & this can be a #mindful activity for people living with #dementia.

Our #WildTimes group in #Streatham surrounded themselves with the calming scent of #lavender while gathering dried seeds to make lavender bags.

@sccoopstreatham

[Froglife @froglifers]

Our Patron @Kate_Bradbury, CEO Kathy Wormald and staff member Kelvin Shewry are at Defra HQ's doors today standing up for wildlife.