Invasive species such as Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage and montbretia crowd out native plants. This reduces biodiversity, damages natural habitats and harms native wildlife. This year, we’ve already treated miles of riverbanks… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonOur 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 DysonIt’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 DysonOur 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 DysonIf 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 DysonOur 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 DysonA daunting responsibility awaited me in April, where I was tasked with surveying and recording important features of the River Holme. These varied from wildlife sightings, litter hot spots, illegal dumping of waste and engineered… continue reading
Author: Ryan LloydWe’ve all seen it at one time or another… The stray plastic bag, pirouetting towards a bird’s nest before taking flight in its aspirational journey to the great Pacific garbage patch. A journey which defies… continue reading
Author: Ryan LloydI started work for River Holme Connections in April as a summer placement funded by Cummins Turbo Technologies. The project I’m working on is part of the larger “Our Holme” project aiming to educate communities… continue reading
Author: Ryan LloydOur 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 Dyson