Category: Wildflower growing

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Wildflower Growing on the Holme

Seed collection Over Spring and Summer of 2020, RHC staff and volunteers harvested wildflower seeds from sites along the river. We collected seeds from Bluebell, Red campion, Greater wood-rush, Pendulous sedge, Wood avens and Hedge… continue reading

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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

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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