Woolhope Dome Community Discovery Day Saturday 7th November, 10.00am to 1.00pm Woolhope Parish Hall, Martins Close, Woolhope, Herefordshire, HR1 4QS Find out about Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s five nature reserves within the Woolhope Dome landscape and their future plans – including their current fundraising appeal to purchase two new sites. (Woolhope Dome Land Purchase Appeal | Herefordshire Wildlife Trust) CEO Saul Herbert and Nature Reserves Officer Rosie Wilson will give a presentation at 11.00am – but drop in any time to chat with staff and find out more. All welcome, teas and coffees and cakes served. No booking required. Fascinating Fungi Workshop Sunday 15th November,
The latest newsletter from Rural Hub Herefordshire includes news of their Rural Business Advice Day on Wednesday 11th November and details of upcoming events including screenings of Derek vs Derek – a film about two neighbouring Devon farmers – both named Derek – who find themselves on opposite sides of a battle for the future of the countryside.
National Tree Week run by the Tree Council runs from 21st – 29th November. Click on the link for more details. During the week there are online talks and resources available in local libraries, including Hereford library. Free trees are available for communities across England via the National Highways Community Trees Programme.
Woolhope Dome Community Discovery Day Saturday 7th November, 10.00am to 1.00pm Woolhope Parish Hall, Martins Close, Woolhope, Herefordshire, HR1 4QS Find out about Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s five nature reserves within the Woolhope Dome landscape and their future plans – including their current fundraising appeal to purchase two new sites. (Woolhope Dome Land Purchase Appeal | Herefordshire Wildlife Trust) CEO Saul Herbert and Nature Reserves Officer Rosie Wilson will give a presentation at 11.00am – but drop in any time to chat with staff and find out more. All welcome, teas and coffees and cakes served. No booking required. The Weobley and District Branch
A survey from Rural Hub Herefordshire , working in conjunction with Wye and Usk Foundation and Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, gives a chance for farmers and land managers to have their say about a Nature Restoration Scheme for the River Lugg. Complete the online survey by 13th November, 5.00pm. The latest newsletter from Friends of the River Wye includes opportunities to get involved in citizen science projects and news of their research projects and taking their campaigns to Westminster.
The RSPB have issued advice on how to enjoy Hallowe’en, Bonfire Night and Diwali without giving wildlife a fright.
Sow Revolution is a FREE seed swapping website for gardeners and growers across the UK. Countless seeds go to waste every year. Half-used packets expire in drawers, and saved seed gets thrown away because there’s nobody to pass it on to. Swapping keeps those seeds in the ground instead of the bin, cuts down on buying new packets, and helps keep heritage, open-pollinated and locally adapted varieties alive, along with the pollinators and wildlife that depend on a diverse mix of plants. Sow Revolution makes it easy to swap with people nearby or anywhere in the UK. It’s free
The Weobley and District Branch of HWT is organising a talk by Michael Williams on “The Wildlife of Weobley” on Thursday 5th November at 7.30pm. All welcome. Click here for more details.
The Millennium Green in Leominster is community space which appreciates the support of volunteers for its upkeep. On Thursday 5th November they are holding a Community Wildflower Plug Planting Event, open to all. Click on the link for more details.
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s Discovery Day and AGM this Saturday, 17th October The day will start with a number of guided walks at HWT’s nature reserves in the Lugg Valley. The afternoon will take place at Bodenham Parish Hall where there will be talks, stalls, a raffle and refreshments. Full details and booking: Autumn Discovery Day and AGM | Herefordshire Wildlife Trust After School Meet the Minibeasts Monday 19th October, 3:15 – 4.00pm. Moor Park, Hereford, HR4 9PU Herefordshire Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers will be out in Moor Park carrying out a riverfly survey at Yazor Brook. Come along to discover the fascinating

