The River Blog
Articles that educate, inspire and spark interest in the River Holme
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
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
