The Rivers Lark and Linnet (both rare chalk streams), and the land around them, have been essential parts of Bury St Edmunds for many centuries. These precious green spaces and rural landscapes are very important in contributing to the town’s historic setting and identity. To retain the character of the town, and preserve its heritage, they should be considered as key elements of the town for future generations.
Bury Water Meadows Group is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registered with the Charity Commission, number 1185321). Our main aims are to conserve and improve the Rivers Lark and Linnet in Bury St Edmunds and adjacent areas for the benefit of the public and to improve their biodiversity.
We have over 230 members, many of whom take part in our volunteer work parties, litter picks and species survey activities
A Group for all Seasons Bury Water Meadows Group works to preserve and enhance the water meadows, and the chalk streams flowing through them. Bury St Edmunds has the privilege,… Continue reading Monthly Column Sept 2025
Duckweed; Friend or foe? In 2023 we completed a project, jointly collaborating with Suffolk Wildlife Trust. A wet habitat at Police Station ditch, the ditch separating No Man’s Meadow and… Continue reading Monthly Column August 2025
Of flocks and a festival If you have been wandering in the water meadows recently you may have noticedsome new additions to the local fauna! In some of the areas… Continue reading Monthly Column July 2025
Wildlife Day a resounding success “I like hearing all your interesting facts” a young boy said to Alan Archer, Naturalist with Talk: Wildlife, as we walked back from his natural… Continue reading Monthly Column June 2025
What will you find to love? What will you find to love this spring in our green spaces? Given the breadth of species to be found in the town’s water… Continue reading Monthly Column March 2025
Team GB in the Bird world Earlier this month a flock of starlings was spotted performing their synchronised dancing in the sky over Station Road, here in Bury’ before roosting… Continue reading Monthly Column Feb 2025
In a new blog post on how her work has been inspired and formed by the local natural environment, Jac Campbell takes us through her process of making natural inks.… Continue reading Flow East November 2024
Hedgehog Hibernation The weather forecast for the final days of Autumn suggests there’s rain and wind on its way, with temperatures about average for this time of year. Time for… Continue reading Monthly Column Nov 2024