Bee Talk Stoke Prior Village Hall is hosting a bee talk by popular bee keeper Paul Cooper on Tuesday 9th June 7.00pm – 9.15pm. He keeps his hives on a sustainably managed 4 acre meadow. Book here Refreshments provided. 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
The River Wye has become the first river in the UK to be granted cross-border rights from source to sea – a landmark moment in the fight to protect the country’s rivers. This historic declaration recognises that rivers are not drains for pollution, but living ecosystems deserving of protection, respect, and a legal voice. Covering the Wye across both England and Wales, it marks a major step forward in securing stronger protections for one of the UK’s most iconic and threatened rivers. You can read more about the charter on the Herefordshire Council website
21/05/2026
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s new Nature Tots sessions for children aged 0 to 5 yrs and their grown-ups start on Monday 25th May and will run every week at Queenswood. Find out more For older children (4 to 12 yrs) HWT are running free Nature Play – Wild Flowers and Pond Dipping on Wednesday 27th May at Birches Farm Nature Reserve, near Kington. Book here Don’t forget 30 Days Wild: the Wildlife Trusts’ campaign to get you out into nature every day in June.
Click here for a list of grant funding available to local groups and charities with details of how to apply and deadlines. Click on this link for a useful guide to fundraising and grants from Lloyds Bank, with tips on selecting the right sources of funding for your charity or organisation, and learn what to consider before applying for a grant.
Herefordshire is renowned as a cider county. Blossom events at this time of year are a reminder of the value to wildlife of traditional orchards. 90% of this habitat has been lost since the 1950s. Through PTES you can play a role in finding and surveying these vital habitats to help preserve them. Click here to get involved.
Dorstone Settlement Timeline Event Saturday 9th May 10.00am – 1.00pm St Faith’s churchyard, Dorstone A free drop-in session discovering wildlife, run by HGN GOLD member CLaN CIC. The theme of this session is Birds. No booking required – just turn up. All equipment provided Spot birds Explore nests and eggs Craft a willow bird feeder Find out more on the Dorstone Timeline Facebook page Soil Meso-fauna Session Saturday 16th May 10.00am – 12.30pm Suitable for families with children. Explore mini-beasts and build bio-diversity. Contact tim@clan-cic.org for more information Wildlife Quest 26th May 10.00am till 12.30pm Ross Community Gardens, Gloucester Road, Ross Join CLaN CIC
08/05/2026
Attracting Wildlife to your Garden Join Almeley Green Group, a GOLD member of HGN, for an inspiring talk packed with simple, practical ideas to help you turn your outdoor space into a thriving wildlife haven with Tim Kaye from CLaN (Cultivating Nature and Learning). Everyone welcome, refreshments to follow. Monday May 11th 7.00pm at Almeley Village Hall
Ross on Wye Blossom Day On Saturday 9th May, Broome Farm in Ross on Wye will be holding their annual Blossom Day Spring Garden Show The Spring Garden Show at Three Counties Showground, which started yesterday, runs until Sunday 10th May. More details here. Ludlow Spring Festival Ludlow Spring Festival started today and runs until Sunday 10th May. Follow this link for more details.
As part of National Hedgerow Week last week, the Tree Council ran a webinar on the ancient craft of Hedgelaying: its history, regional styles, use and impact on wildlife. Click here to watch the recording on YouTube Other links Nigel Adam’s new book – Hedgelaying The Complete Guide to a Traditional Rural Craft National Hedgelaying Society Hedgelink
