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Wild about Beeston by Beeston Birdman

09/02/2022 by Digital Media

This month the Beeston Birdman talks about Woodpeckers. Three of a Kind – British Woodpeckers Situated within easy flying distance of woodland and open green spaces our garden attracts a variety of birds including two species of woodpecker.  To encourage them I put a wildlife peanut butter mix … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beeston Tagged With: Beeston, Beeston Birdman, Nottingham, Wild about Beeston, Wildlife, Woodpeckers

Help to look after a local nature reserve!

03/02/2022 by Digital Media

The Friends of Sharphill Wood is a group which undertakes a range of activities to keep Sharphill Wood in a good condition for visitors and wildlife. These include tree and hedgerow planting, footpath and nest box maintenance, controlling litter etc. For example this winter they have already … [Read more...]

Filed Under: West Bridgford Tagged With: Sharphill, West Bridgford, Wildlife, Woods

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

Wild Things Keyworth win Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards

23/12/2021 by Digital Media

Wild Things Keyworth were delighted to win the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards in the category ‘Environmental Project or Group of the year’ sponsored by Streetwise at an Awards Ceremony at Rushcliffe Arena in December.  It is exciting that Wildlife is getting more recognition locally and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rushcliffe Tagged With: celebrating rushcliffe awards, East Leake, hedgehogs, Nottingham, nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe, wild things keyworth, 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

Council to explore further action to reduce extinction threat to hedgehogs

20/07/2021 by Digital Media

Rushcliffe Borough Council has passed a motion to explore what action it can take to further reduce the threat of extinction of hedgehogs in the Borough.  A Full Council meeting discussed the issue on July 1. It noted the alarming decline in the number of the animals nationally and considered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: East Leake, Rushcliffe Tagged With: East Leake, hedgehog, hedgehogs, Nottingham, Rushcliffe, Wildlife

Winter Wildlife with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

15/01/2021 by Digital Media

Whilst it might require a little more planning and preparation to ensure that you can stay warm and make the most of the short daylight hours, in many ways, winter is one of the best times to observe our native wildlife – especially the ducks, swans and other water birds that make our wetlands so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nottingham Tagged With: Nottingham, nottinghamshire, Wildlife, Winter

New Nottinghamshire Wildlife Gardening Guide shows big potential in every space

05/10/2020 by Digital Media

A new guide published by the RSPB and Barratt and David Wilson Homes shows how Nottinghamshire residents can turn balconies and gardens into sanctuaries for wildlife. The RSPB’s ‘Welcome Wildlife into Your World’ guide gives top tips and advice for bringing nature to your home, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nottingham, Rushcliffe Tagged With: Barratt Homes, birds, David Wilson Homes, gardens, nottinghamshire, RSPB, Wildlife

Lockdown helps city efforts to nurture bee friendly spaces

11/06/2020 by Digital Media

The council has a pledge to increase bee-friendly environments in all 20 city wards, and these efforts have been accelerated as a result of coronavirus restrictions. “Excuse the weeds, we’re feeding the bees” and “Nottingham Bee Friendly” signs have recently gone up on the city’s Ring Road to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nottingham Tagged With: Lockdown, Nottingham Bee Friendly, The City Nature Challenge, Wildflowers, Wildlife

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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