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Help stop the extinction of hedgehogs

23/12/2021 by Digital Media

The extinction of the only spiny mammal in Britain is a very real threat! The European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) evolved to how we know them today, about 15 million years ago! But, since the 1950’s their decline has been significant. It is thought their numbers were as high as 36 million but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: East Leake Tagged With: East Leake, hedgehog, hedgehog highway, Keyworth, nature, Nottingham, Rushcliffe, Wildlife

Wildlife Trust welcomes exciting ‘Green Heart’ Broadmarsh vision

08/12/2021 by Digital Media

Wildlife Trust welcomes exciting vision of Nottingham's new 'Green Heart' with potential to transform development decisions across the city. The Charity that called for former shopping centre to be re-imagined as greenspace keen to ensure vision for more than three hectares of greenspace and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nottingham Tagged With: Broadmarsh, development, Greenspace, nature, News, Nottingham, nottinghamshire, nottinghamshire wildlife trust, notts, Wildlife

Rushcliffe Country Park receives 15th consecutive Green Flag Award!

29/10/2021 by Digital Media

Rushcliffe Country Park has received its 15th consecutive Green Flag Award, acknowledging the green space as one of the very best parks in the UK.   The outdoor area has been named again named among 2,127 UK parks and green spaces that have received the award as the scheme celebrates 25 years as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rushcliffe Tagged With: Green Flag Award, nature, Nottingham, nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe, rushcliffe country park

Wildlife Trust saddened after fourth fire at much loved nature reserve

24/09/2021 by Digital Media

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has recently spoken of its frustration after a fourth major fire at the Skylarks Nature Reserve, off Adbolton Lane at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham over last weekend. The fire, which reportedly happened on Sunday 19th September, decimated an experimental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nottingham, West Bridgford Tagged With: Fire, nature, Nottingham, nottinghamshire wildlife trust, Skylarks nature reserve

Clifton Councillors share the importance of biodiversity

13/07/2021 by Digital Media

Over the last month Clifton East Councillors have been giving away some wonderful items to protect bees, insects, birds and hedgehogs. Below Clifton East Councillor Maria Watson talks about the initiative: We believe we must do all we can to ensure the survival of these little creatures. So far, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clifton Tagged With: biodiversity, Clifton, Clifton East Councillors, Councillors, nature

Taking a lockdown nature stroll in Clifton

04/02/2021 by Digital Media

During lockdown, the guidelines suggest that we can’t travel too far. In fact, the best way to use our daily exercise is to get some truly fresh air and take a walk around a local to home nature spot. Here’s some Clifton based nature areas to take a wander: Clifton Grove Clifton Grove woodland … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clifton Tagged With: Clifton, Lockdown, nature, Nottingham, Walk

Nottinghamshire to see thousands of trees planted for 500 hectares of new woodland in 2021

08/12/2020 by Digital Media

Greenwood Community Forest, hosted and supported by Nottinghamshire County Council, will be one of ten community forests across England planting 500 hectares of new woodland over the next five months, in a push to help deliver against the Government’s target of up to 30,000 hectares of trees per … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nottingham Tagged With: nature, nottinghamshire, Trees

Magical woodland at Firbeck Academy provides children with inspiration in their new topic

07/10/2020 by Digital Media

Children from Firbeck Academy in Wollaton have been using their school’s outdoor spaces to inspire a special story map and artworks exploring their new ‘Jungle’ topic. During the day children explored the school’s grounds, searching for hidden jungle animals! Teacher Lindsey Johnstone explains, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Autumn, nature, Nottingham, nottinghamshire, School, Wollaton, woodland

Nottingham to take part in International Nature Competition

16/04/2020 by Digital Media

Nottingham is taking part for the first time in the global City Nature Challenge and needs your help. The City Nature Challenge, taking place Friday 24th - Monday 27th April, is an annual event documenting nature and helping residents, nature enthusiasts and professionals alike to better … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nottingham Tagged With: April, Coronavirus, COVID, Garden, nature, The City Nature Challenge, Wildlife

 

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