Category: Special interest
A new force for nature at River Holme Connections!
RHC is very pleased to announce the appointment of Rosslyn Colderley as its first CEO. Rosslyn will be joining us in January 2025 from her role as England Director, North at Sustrans, a charity that… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Company information, Special interest
Nature Writing Walk with Laurence Rose
Author and Conservationist Laurence Rose took thirteen of us on an inspiring outdoor nature writing workshop for River Holme Connections. This innovative exercise based on short exploratory walks at Bottoms Mill, was a fantastic opportunity… continue reading
Author: Michelle KingCategories: Events, Nature
Riverfly Monitoring End of Season Update
We have reached the end of another successful riverfly monitoring season in the Holme Valley. Our fantastic team of volunteers have been out across the catchment monitoring 12 different sites. This year, it has been… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Nature, Wildlife
Can you identify native tree species?
Know how to identify native tree species At River Holme Connections we’re working with the White Rose Forest. Their aim is to plant more trees in Yorkshire, so we’re doing our bit here in the… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature
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
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
Bog garden completes transformation of Sands Recreation Ground
Transforming Sands Recreation Ground The creation of a bog garden at Sands Recreation Ground, Holmfirth, marks the end of our 3-year project – costing in excess of £25,000 – to renovate this popular green space…. continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects, Wildlife
How to… keep our rivers litter-free
Healthy, well-cared for rivers provide food, shelter and a breeding ground for invertebrates, fish and mammals. In turn, they provide food for larger animals, which is all vital for a healthy, functioning ecosystem. In our… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Plastic pollution, Volunteers
The Twelve (River) Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, River Holme Connections found for me… … a wet wipe hanging on a tree FACT: Most so-called ‘flushable’ wetwipes contain plastic and take hundreds of years to break down…. continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Events, Special interest
A year in the life of the River Holme: December 2019
The final episode in our Year in the Life of the River Holme series is now available to view. Our grateful thanks goes to volunteer, Sue Harrison for taking the time to chronicle the yearly… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature, Special interest
