The River Blog
Articles that educate, inspire and spark interest in the River Holme
Can you help us by growing native flowers?
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 DysonCategories: Volunteers, Wildflower growing
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: Company information, 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
Mapping the River
A 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 LloydCategories: Projects, Volunteers
Litter Picking – Helping the Environment Instantaneously
We’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 LloydCategories: Events, Nature, Plastic pollution, Wildlife
Mapping the River Holme
I 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 LloydCategories: Projects, Volunteers
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
