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Harnessing the Power in our Parishes
The Trustees of the Friends of the Lower Derwent Valley Conservation Group and the Carstairs Countryside Trust in association with...
Oct 2, 20232 min read


Install Swift Boxes
Concerned over the impact of roofing works on a nearby building, a resident raised the issue of nesting swifts. This triggered a...
Aug 18, 20231 min read


Churches Count on Nature
Churches across all denominations in England and Wales can participate in an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the...
Aug 13, 20231 min read


Gardens for Wildlife
The garden area in England is more than four and a half times larger than that of our National Nature Reserves:...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Watch it Grow
A adventurous resident simply allowed an odd patch of their garden, measuring only 1.5m x 3m triangle, to the forces of nature. Over...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Involve the Whole Community
A key element in making progress is to involve the whole community. Young and old, all can play a part. In particular, children are...
Aug 6, 20231 min read


Plant for Wildlife
Children in a Primary School are creating a wildflower seeded area, a restoring an old pond and planting a vegetable patch. Buddleia have...
Aug 6, 20231 min read


Design a Mural
Children at a Secondary School have painted a wall in the local recreation grounds with a natural environment theme. An inspirational...
Aug 6, 20231 min read


Create a Butterfly Mobile
Children from the local Primary School created a wonderful mobile of butterflies which was installed in the local church. Personal...
Aug 6, 20231 min read


Plant Wildflower Seeds
Children from the local Primary School planted wildflower seeds to create a garden to attract birds and insects. This will create an area...
Aug 5, 20231 min read
Reaching People in Your Community
How to get the word out about your group or your project, and connect with people in your community. It’s often hard to know where to...
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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