Past events
Over the last 25 years the Friends of Cannon Hill Common have hosted a wide variety of activities. These have included bird, flower, tree, bat and butterfly walks - all led by local experts in these fields. We also organise at leat one litter pick each year.
Walks
Birds
In the past we spotted wood pigeons, magpies,
green woodpeckers and many others.
Past dates:
SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2025 at 11 a.m.
Trees
The common is home to a wide variety of trees, including Stumpy, an oak tree that is at least 250 years old.
Bats
This walk often happens in late September - the various bats can be seen swooping over the lake feasting on tasty flying insects.
Other events
Litter Picks
We are so pleased that a great number of people come to help keep the common clean and tidy.
Previous litter pick dates:
SATURDAY 22nd March 2025
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Joseph Hood Fun Run
More info here
Photography Competition
In Spring 2025 we ran a photographic competition, the theme was 'Blossom'.
We had some amazing entries that are featured on our 'Flowers and Plants' page.