The next Big River Watch will take place between 6th-12th September 2024. Twice a year the Rivers Trust run Big River Watch weeks during which you are invited to take part in a simple citizen science activity that helps build a picture of river health across the UK and Ireland. Click here to find out more about this Citizen Science project which is easy to take part in.
22/08/2024
On 7th September, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust are asking the people of Herefordshire to join in with a Day of Action for Herefordshire’s rivers, streams and wetlands and be a part of the restoration of the rivers and streams from the mighty River Wye to the streams and brooks running though the county’s towns and villages. Join HWT in the heart of the county, Hereford where they are pledging to create a new urban wetland for the city. Or, head north to Wellington in the Lugg Valley to learn how landowners and communities are collaborating on wetland creation and natural flood management.
Fun By The Brook at The Rose Gardens off Ledbury Road, Hereford, this Saturday 24th August 2pm – 4.30pm. Click here for more details. Yazor Brook Wildlife Safari with Tim Kaye of CLaN CIC on the 8th September 2pm – 5.00pm. Click here for more details.
Following on from their July event, which concentrated on making gardens wildlife friendly and providing the right habitat for pollinating species, Leominster area branch will be looking at how some farms are doing their bit for nature. Local farmer Ben Andrews will be hosting a branch visit to his regenerative farm on 21st September 3.00pm – 5.00pm. There will also be a walk along the River Arrow where Ben will talk about the effect of flooding on the crops and how he reduces the impact of flooding on the land. Booking essential. please contact LeominsterAreaBranch@gmail.com for further details.
The Great Collaboration is dedicated to helping councils and community organisations find the most appropriate and helpful “best practice” for their environmental and climate projects. Their weekly Banter sessions are light-hearted, humorous, co-operative and thought-provoking, intended to demonstrate all the advantages of collaboration. Sessions – nominally for an hour – consist of a presentation for 15 – 25 minutes, followed by a Q&A session that is traditionally very lively, full of useful comments and links. Indeed, although they have never undershot the hour, they have occasionally run over time because of the intense interest generated. Sessions are recorded, and the resulting
Some of you might have taken part in the “Big Butterfly Count” this year and may have been shocked to read in July that so far just over half the number of insects had been spotted, compared to this time last year. Butterflies need warm and dry conditions to be able to fly around and mate, so the wet weather may be the cause. However since the 1970s, numbers of butterflies have plummeted by 80% and experts believe the main causes are habitat loss and pesticide use. Leominster area branch members can undertake their own butterfly survey on Bringsty Common
The Great Collaboration is dedicated to helping councils and community organisations find the most appropriate and helpful “best practice” for their environmental and climate projects. Their weekly Banter sessions are light-hearted, humorous, co-operative and thought-provoking, intended to demonstrate all the advantages of collaboration. Sessions – nominally for an hour – consist of a presentation for 15 – 25 minutes, followed by a Q&A session that is traditionally very lively, full of useful comments and links. Indeed, although they have never undershot the hour, they have occasionally run over time because of the intense interest generated. Sessions are recorded, and the resulting
08/08/2024
Click here for the latest news from HGN member CLAN CiC including details of events taking place this weekend.
Regular activities are running as follows: At the Community Centre Community Choir: On its summer break restarting on 10th September. Contact: lccatlcc@myphone.coop Circle Dancing: On its summer break restarting in September. Contact: Kathryn 01584 877446 Repair Café and Plant Exchange: 1st Saturday of the month. Book your repairs via the website. Bring your spare plants to swap. At The Chequers Etnam Street Social evening: 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7pm Cycling: 3rd Wednesday of each month. Meet at 10am in Corn Square for a leisurely cycle to a café and back. Contact Brian: brian.ardy@outlook.com CarShare – join the club
Sunday 11 August 2024; 10:00am – 4:00pm Venue: Queenswood Country Park Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and Cultivating Learning and Nature (CLaN CIC – supported by funding from the UK Government) are organising a celebration of the wildlife of Herefordshire. Join them as they discover wildlife at Queenswood. You can join experts for walks on bees, birds, fungi and more or just get involved with crafts and other activities at their base. There will be lots of drop in activities: All ages will enjoy recording wildlife, dissecting owl pellets, foraging, bug hunting, crafts and much more. All free and suitable for
