Gardening

Wildlife and Biodiversity

Hay Regenerative Soils CIC, who work under the name of Hay We Got Worms, are holding a workshop on soil health and biodiversity on Sunday 6th September. A morning Soil Safari with CLaN will be followed by a Biodiversity Building Workshop. The afternoon will be a hands on session, including learning why Make A Metre Matter shows that that even small spaces can makea a difference for biodiversity. The Make A Metre Matter campaign, now in its second year, encourages everyone to help wildlife in their garden, balcony or window box. And find out from Plantlife how you

Events This Week

Moth Breakfast Organised by CLaN CIC, this Saturday 1st August 9.00am – 11.00am at The Hub at St Peter’s Moth Breakfast   Building Farm Resilience Living Soils Workshop Organised by Hay We Got Worms, this Saturday 1st August at Hay Castle Click on this link to find out more Hereford Wildlife Trust Events Plenty to keep young and not-so-young entertained and active, organised by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust over the coming week. Click here to find out more

Sustainability Retreat

A weekend Retreat based at Fircroft College in South Birmingham caters for those seeking nature-connected experiences to combat the challenges of climate change and to balance the rigours of your everyday busy life. Spend two days, 29th – 30th August, immersed in practical sustainability, including growing, harvesting, creating and understanding how small changes can make a big impact. Reconnect with nature, learn valuable skills and leave with the knowledge of how to live more conscientiously and purposefully. Click here for more details.

Events This Weekend

Recycling in Ewyas Harold The Ewyas Harold & District For People & Planet group are holding their next recycling morning on Saturday 25th July – 10.00 am until noon in the Doctor’s surgery car park at Ewyas Harold. As in recent times, the items they can take are: tin foil; printer cartridges; biros & felt tip pens; compost bags or similar; black plastic (not PET); & candle wax. All these are items which cannot be recycled in the green bins or which can raise money for charity. Contact: sue@2youngs.co.uk Six Legged Safari The Leominster Branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust invites

Wildlife and Community Events

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Events Herefordshire Wildlife Trust have regular events for children and adults throughout July. Click here for more details. Six Legged Safari The Leominster Branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust invites you to an Insect Walk. Learn about insect identification and get involved with recording using your phone – the group suggests that you download the iNaturalist app in advance. Sunday 26th July, 2.00pm -3. 30pm Meet in front of the pavilion café on The Grange, Leominster Free but donations appreciated. Please bring your own refreshments for the end of the walk. Families Welcome! Please register your interest by e-mailing: leominsterbranch@herefordshirewt.co.uk Dorstone Dig:

Nature Towns and Cities Network

The Nature Towns and Cities Network is a programme by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England which aims to improve access to nature by helping local authorities, communities and partners bring green space into every neighbourhood. It is open and free to join, offering events, training and resources for community groups, charities and local government. The resource section offers plenty of interesting articles.

Wildlife Event with CLaN CIC

  Wildlife Weekends at St Faith’s Churchyard   Wildlife Weekends – May to October 2026 Families and nature lovers of all ages can join in interactive, guided sessions in St Faith’s Churchyard – getting creative and deepening their connection with nature.  These are free, family-friendly events and the findings will contribute directly to the Churchyard Management Plan. On Saturday 11th July the focus is on Invertebrates. More details here.