Author: Jeanette Dyson
Help us to make volunteering better for you
Our amazing volunteers are a vital part of our charity. It’s thanks to their help and dedication that we’re making a difference to the River Holme catchment: improving the river environment and making it better for… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Volunteers
Japanese knotweed – why is it a problem?
It’s the time of year when Japanese knotweed rears its invasive head. This non-native plant has deservedly gained a notorious reputation over recent years for reducing biodiversity, damaging building foundations and even landing Network Rail… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Invasive species
A year in the life of the River Holme: July 2019
Our amazing volunteers and keen amateur photographers, Sue Harrison and Owen Baker, are documenting a year in the life of the River Holme through a series of monthly videos. This month sees the River Holme… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Uncategorised
News Stream July 19: Out now
If you haven’t received your copy of the July edition of News Stream, the River Holme Connections newsletter, sign up online or email admin@riverholmeconnections.org
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
A year in the life of the River Holme: June 2019
Our amazing volunteers and keen amateur photographers, Sue Harrison and Owen Baker, are documenting a year in the life of the River Holme through a series of monthly videos. This month sees the River Holme… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Uncategorised
A year in the life of the River Holme: May 2019
Our amazing volunteers and keen amateur photographers, Sue Harrison and Owen Baker, are documenting a year in the life of the River Holme through a series of monthly videos. This month sees the River Holme… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature, Special interest
Annual Report 2018
Our latest annual report, detailing our work and funding in 2018 is now available. Click on the picture below to download a pdf of our Annual Report 2018.
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Company information
Look out for plant that burns!
If we’re being pedantic, it isn’t actually the plant that burns, but the sap from giant hogweed is phototoxic. That means if it comes into contact with skin, your skin will becomes incredibly sensitive to… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Invasive species, Uncategorised
A year in the life of the River Holme: April 2019
Our amazing volunteers and keen amateur photographers, Sue Harrison and Owen Baker, are documenting a year in the life of the River Holme through a series of monthly videos. This month the focus is on… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature, Special interest
Microplastics in our rivers
Microplastics. What are they? How do we prevent them? Research conducted by the University of Leeds earlier this year, found that water treatment plants were contributing 75% more microplastics being found in rivers in the… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Plastic pollution, Special interest
