Our group is open to anyone who shares our love of the Common. We have members from all the surrounding boroughs, who want to help protect the Common and its wildlife.
Our aims are:
- To foster and develop interest and understanding of the wildlife and its habitat on Mitcham Common
- To aim to work in partnership with the Conservators to maintain and protect the Common and its wildlife
- To provide members with information on activities relevant to the above aims
Our current volunteer activities include:
- Litter picking
- Tree planting and maintenance of Janet Morris copse
- Bomb Crater clearance and plaque maintenance
- Volunteer Subgroup working with Conservators on scrub clearance and tasks, when requested by the Warden
- Bidder Memorial railings maintenance
- Citizen Science Surveys and wildlife recording
- Seasonal walks with Melanie
We produce our own newsletter, called the ‘Magpie’, to keep members abreast with what is happening within the group and on the Common. This newsletter has been running since 1984 and you can find the past issues here.
If you find injured wildlife on the Common, please seek assistance from:
Wildlife Aid Foundation, Leatherhead – 01372 360404
Swan Sanctuary, Shepperton – 01932 240790
RSPCA helpline – 0300 1234 999
Please also report to the Mitcham Common Warden
Mitcham Common is cared for and managed by the Mitcham Common Conservators. You can find out more about the ownership and maintenance by visiting mitchamcommon.org.
For issues relating directly to the Common, please contact the Manager/Warden at mitchamcommoninfo@merton.gov.uk
How to get to Mitcham Common:
By Rail/Tram
The nearest stations are Mitcham Junction and Mitcham Eastfields. The nearest tram stop is Beddington Lane.
By Bus
The 127 from Purley, Carshalton or Tooting. The 45, S1 or 264 buses also stop at the Common.
By Car
The Mill House Ecology Centre car park on Windmill Road is normally open seven days a week from 8.00am until late evening but currently closes at 3:30pm.
Friends of Mitcham Common 