Author: Year in Industry Student Placement
Ramsden Clough Walk (courtesy of Holmfirth Hikes)
Monkey Nick On the Ordnance Survey maps the big Clough which cuts deep into the moors above Ramsden Reservoir is called Ramsden Clough, but to locals it’s known as Monkey Nick. There’s a fading story… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Uncategorised
Wildflower Growing on the Holme
Seed collection Over Spring and Summer of 2020, RHC staff and volunteers harvested wildflower seeds from sites along the river. We collected seeds from Bluebell, Red campion, Greater wood-rush, Pendulous sedge, Wood avens and Hedge… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Invasive species, Volunteers, Wildflower growing
It’s Acorn-Growing Season!
Acorn-growing Native oaks support more insect species than any other tree. They can live for a very long time and provide a range of habitats for plants and animals even after they die. You can… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Nature, Tree planting
Can you think of a snappy name for our new mascot?
Whilst treating Japanese knotweed on the River Holme last week, Simon and Ella discovered a different type of invasive species… a blow-up crocodile marooned on a rock. We decided to take it home, clean it… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Uncategorised
Thongsbridge Wild Space
River Holme Connections is creating a new Wild Space at Thongsbridge Rec. Thongsbridge Wild Space will create a destination to be around nature. It will be perfect for walking, picnicking, botany, bird watching, foraging… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Nature, Projects, Tree planting, Uncategorised
