Category: Special interest
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
A Year in Industry Placement Opportunity
We are excited to be able to offer a “Year in industry” placement Summer 2022. The student will be able to get involved in a wide range of river work such as species monitoring projects,… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Invasive species, Projects, Special interest, Uncategorised, Wildflower growing
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
Can you help us to plant more than 4,770 trees?
We’re planting more than 4,770 trees capturing tonnes of CO2 Thanks to funding from the Bright Green Community Trust and Holmfirth Transition Town (HoTT), during winter 2019 and spring 2020, we’re planting 2,100 native trees… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature, Projects, Uncategorised
Blockage Busters and Litter Heroes
Children send a clear message to adults We invited young people from across the catchment to take part in our design-a-poster competition. Supported by Yorkshire Water, the object of the competition was to design a… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Plastic pollution, Projects
