According to the 2017 Nature in Rushcliffe Report, a record 10,200 hours of volunteer time, valued at £192,000, were recorded last year and represent a phenomenal donation of time. The chances ever being able to fund anything even close to that level of activity makes you realise how … [Read more...]
Local woman turns her passion into a series of books
A local woman, who is passionate about wildlife, has written a series of books about animals with an aim to inspire children to read more. Victoria Harwood wants youngsters to enjoy reading and at the same time, understand the importance of looking after animals. She told The Local News: “It … [Read more...]
WILDLIFE GROUP GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
The Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch Group normally meets every second Saturday of each month at the education room in Rushcliffe Country Park. The group is part of the national Wildlife Watch, which is the junior branch of the Wildlife Trust’s and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids … [Read more...]
WILDLIFE TRUST WORK ON FAIRHAM BROOK
Notts Wildlife Trust (NWT) is also carrying out enhancement work on Fairham Brook, the nature reserve on the south-eastern edge of Clifton. The site comprises areas of neutral grassland, remnant reedbeds and small ponds amongst areas of scrub woodland. Originally the land was frequently … [Read more...]