With ongoing drought conditions across much of Britain, PTES (People’s Trust for Endangered Species) are again urging everyone to place shallow dishes of water in the garden. Rescue centres are reporting record numbers of hedgehog admissions, many of which are dehydrated and starving. Even with recent rain, it will take months for natural water sources to replenish so additional options are essential – just remember to keep dishes clean and the water fresh. Another way to provide a reliable water source is to create a wildlife pond: just make sure it has sloping edges in case hedgehogs fall
Friday 21st August, 10am – 12pm Space to Grow, Broad Street, Newent A great free event just over the border in Newent’s fabulous community garden. Meet a Bee Keeper, paint some pollinator pebbles, try some delicious honey and learn all about bees! For more info see the Facebook page (scroll down to the post on 29th July): Space to Grow, Newents Hidden Garden | Newent | Facebook
The next two Book Socials with Joseph Emmett will be at Elevate Business Lounge on Eign Street, Hereford, both with a particular nature focus. Book tickets here for tickets to Dani Robertson ‘Creatures of Darkness’ on Wednesday 23rd September, 6.00 – 7.30pm Book tickets here for Lucy Lapwing ‘Love is a Toad’ on Wednesday 21st October 6.00 – 7.30pm
Friends of the River Wye Newsletter Click here for the latest newsletter from FORW with news of how the drought is affecting the Wye and citizen science projects to get involved in. Natural Resources Wales News Follow this link for news from Natural Resources Wales about their work on the Upper Catchment of the River Wye
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Click here for the latest newsletter from HGN GOLD member Transition Leominster with details of their regular groups and meetings.
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
In light of recent devastating wildfires and the extreme weather this summer, the National Trust are calling on the Government to make three commitments:
1. Make climate resilience a national mission led by a Cabinet-level minister with responsibility for preparedness across Government and long-term investment.
2. Invest in nature as essential infrastructure, including peatlands, wetlands, rivers, woodlands and heathlands that help communities adapt to climate change, reduce environmental risks and support wildlife.
3. Support Fire and Rescue Services with the funding, specialist skills, equipment and public awareness campaigns they need to prevent, prepare for and respond to wildfires and other climate hazards.
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Two summits will be held in September, both out of county, but which may be of interest to our members:
The Wild Summit takes place on Wednesday 9th September at Bristol Beacon.
The event will bring together people from across the nature sector to share ideas, hear from leading voices and discuss how wildlife and wild places across the UK can be restored. Speakers include campaigners, conservation leaders, policy makers and journalists, with a full day of talks and discussion.
Book your ticket here
Climate Expo and Sustainability Conference in Staffordshire is on 25th September.
More details and how to book
Cultivating Learning and Nature CIC, a gold member of HGN has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to record and celebrate insect, spider, woodlouse, snail and centipede life in the county called ‘Investing in Incredible Invertebrates’ Click here to read more. Look out for details of their events and how you can get involved, in future newsletters
The Leominster branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust invites you to a Moth Hunt. Learn about identification and get involved with recording using your phone. Families Welcome! Friday 4th September 7.15pm Meet in front of Grange Court on The Grange, Leominster Free but donations appreciated. Please bring your own refreshments for the end of the walk It is suggested that you download the iNaturalist app prior to the event. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY EMAILING: leominsterbranch@herefordshirewt.co.uk
