Episode 9: When to Mow a Meadow with Becky
From In Conservation... by The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants
July 11, 2025 · 1h 2m · Season 1 · Episode 9
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of mowing meadows and the wildlife found in them during summer.
Cutting back our glorious meadows full of wildflowers in summer often looks brutal. Join podcast host Sophie Baker on a tour of Trumpington Meadows in Cambridge with Senior Ranger Rebecca Green and find out why we do it, how we determine when to do it - and what amazing wildlife you can find at a meadow near you this summer, before or after the hay cut.
People in this episode
Host: Sophie Baker
Guest: Rebecca Green
Topics covered
- meadow management
- wildflower conservation
- wildlife
- seasonal changes
- environmental practices
Keywords
- meadow
- wildflowers
- wildlife
- mowing
- conservation
- environment
- Cambridge
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Trumpington Meadows, Cambridge
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