Saturday 7th November: 11:00-16:00 EcoFest: Food, Farming and Nature Colwall Village Hall Colwall Greener’s third Eco Festival aims to inspire action on sustainable living by exploring how local food, farming and nature directly shape our environment and well-being. Explore the issues by talking to stall holders and listening to talks. HGN will be there so come along and say hello.
Last Friday, 21st August, Herefordshire Council published a new plan setting out how Herefordshire can protect and restore its natural environment. You can read Herefordshire Council’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy on the Council’s website. For more information, or to share a nature recovery project or idea, contact the Nature Recovery Team at NatureRecovery@herefordshire.gov.uk
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
24/07/2026
Growing Local hold a Community Day on the first Saturday of each month. The next one is Saturday 1st August. All Welcome!
Bartonsham Meadows in Hereford, run by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, are now being grazed by a rare breed of cattle, echoing traditional management practices and encouraging wildlife. Click here to read the full article.
Hay Regenerative Soils CIC, who work under the name of Hay We Got Worms have three upcoming workshops on soil health and composting. On Sunday 26th July there is a Home Composting Workshop with Nicky Scott On Saturday 1st August there is a Living Soils Workshop On Sunday 6th September a morning Soil Safari with CLaN will be followed by a Biodiversity Building Workshop in the afternoon. Click on the links above to find out more.
09/07/2026
On Saturday 11th July, 12 noon – 3pm, HGN GOLD member, Growing Local, will be holding their Summer Celebration with stalls, farm tours, games including welly wanging and more.
09/07/2026
Herefordshire Natural Flood Management (NFM) project is being delivered by Herefordshire Council within seven priority sub-catchments, working with nature to reduce the risk of flooding for communities. Click here for a link to their regular newsletters
Community groups and local organisations could access grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 through the Veolia Environmental Trust for projects that improve community facilities and outdoor spaces, or enhance biodiversity and natural habitats.
Funding can support improvements to community centres, parks, play areas, sports grounds, community gardens, woodlands and other publicly accessible spaces. Eligible organisations must be based near a qualifying Veolia site in England and secure a 10% third-party contribution towards the project.
The next application window opens on 20 August 2026 and closes at noon on 1 October 2026. Organisations can check their eligibility and find further details on the
02/07/2026
Click here for the latest newsletter from Rural Hub Herefordshire which includes details of Wye Living Lab workshops which bring together farmers and stakeholders to test practical solutions for soil health, nutrient management and water quality in the Wye catchment.
