Our #CatchmentSensitiveFarming team are at British Pig & Poultry Fair on Wednesday and Thursday this week, ready to chat to attendees about environmental and business gains relating to the sector. Find them on Stand 730 in Hall 10 at The NEC Birmingham.

#pigpoultry CLA Midlands NFU Midlands

There's a lot of evidence highlighting the benefits of nature to our mental health. 💚

Green Social Prescribing (GSP) supports people to engage in nature-based activities to improve their #MentalHealth .

Explore how you can connect with nature this #MentalHealth AwarenessWeek ⬇️

Ground nesting season is in full swing so it's vital we stick to paths & keep dogs under close control while out in the countryside.

These birds face many threats from natural predators, so let's give them all the help we can.

🎥 Lapwing by Clive Davies, West Midlands Bird Club

Come and take part in the North Meadow Bioblitz and Summer Event, starting 18th May for 2 weeks, culminating in a fantastic day on 1st June to share findings, meet experts and enjoy family activities. More info here. floodplainmeadows.org.uk/keep-updated/n… Natural England CrickladeCourtLeet

Whixall Moss, Whitchurch, #Shropshire is part of our Fenn's, #Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses #NationalNatureReserve .

Thanks to Stephen Barlow for this great audio recording starring so great birdsong from the Mosses.

Can you identify the birds from their song ?

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Great practical actions being taken by the Stepping Stones Project funded by the Natural England #SpeciesRecoveryProgramme in restoring habitat connectivity for species like the small pearl-bordered fritillary #Butterfly in #Shropshire

Read More:
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Come and visit our Turner's Wood nature reserve, a hidden gem in Walsall normally closed to the public, on 29th May! And if you'd like to help us boost biodiversity, you can also join us to plant wildflowers at the nearby Pelsall Commons! Find out more: bbcwildlife.org.uk/events/2024-05…

The fritillaries are starting to go to seed at Mottey Meadows NNR and the grasses and wildflowers are growing very quickly. Book on to our guided walk to see them in all their glory.
Saturday 22nd June.
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Floodplain Meadows All About Newport ⭐️ StaffsWildlife 🦔🍄🦇

Our #NationalNatureReserves across the West Midlands have 8 events planned to celebrate #NationalNatureReserves Week 🦋

These are just 8 of over 70 events taking place across the country.

See what's happening near you from 20 May: 👉

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Get out with the family for some pond dipping and bug hunting at Fenn's Whixall and Bettsifield Mosses NNR. Saturday 18th May 10am £6 for the whole family.
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Have your say on the future of #CannockChase by completing our survey today. We are preparing a new Management Plan to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the area for the next 5 years bit.ly/3WuYd9Y Cannock Chase National Landscape #nature

Chicken of the woods, Saltwells NNR DudleyNatureReserves EcoRecord

Discover how the #BlackCountry UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 #GlobalGeoPark brings together
#Geology , #IndustrailHeritage and #Nature through over 428 million years of the earth's history at:

▶️ blackcountrygeopark.dudley.gov.uk/about/geologic…

BCgeopark Dudley Council Sandwell Council @WalsallCouncil Wolves Council
UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳UK

We have some great #NationalNatureReserves in #Gloucestershire , which are a haven for wildlife and flora to explore over the #Bankholiday

Discover More at:
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#BetterWithNature Cotswolds National Landscape Gloucestershire Local Nature Partnership @Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust SoGlos - Gloucestershire's leading media brand Gloucestershire Live GetOutWithTheKids

From peat in #Shropshire , forest in #Worcestershire meres in #Staffordshire and #Geology in the #BlackCountry , we have some great #NationalNatureReserves to explore over the #BankHoliday #Weekend

More at:
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#BetterWithNature #NNR VisitEngland GetOutWithTheKids

Spending time exploring the #Countryside this #Bankholiday #Weekend making some wonderful memories ?

Whether visiting a park, nature reserve or beauty spot please follow the #Countryside Code

Cotswolds National Landscape Malvern Hills Trust Cannock Chase National Landscape National Landscapes Association The Countryside Code VisitEngland

Join us, National Trust WWF UK Woodland Trust🌳 Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT) Natural England UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and RSPB to explore and clarify some fundamental questions about landscapes: what works, where and why?

Be a part of the conversation & register today 👇
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Dudley Council Discover Dudley BCgeopark EcoRecord NE_WestMids

Warmer weather and #thunderstorms can cause oxygen levels to drop in pools and rivers which can be harmful for #fish .

If you see fish in distress - such as gasping for air - report it to our 24 hour hotline on 0800 80 70 60.

Read all the news from our #StiperstonesNNR Team, nestled in the
#Shropshire Hills #NationalLandscape in May's edition of 'Notes from the Hill'

#Shropshire #Shrewsburyhour #NationalNatureReserves

Let's Go! Ludlow Shropshire Wildlife Trust Shrewsbury Branch Shropshire Wildlife Trust National Landscapes Association Shrewsbury Hour