Collecting conkers and conker facts
It’s officially conker season! These glossy brown seeds and their spiky green cases can be found across the country, and every September children start collecting... Read more.
7 fruits to forage this autumn equinox
Today is the autumn equinox. This means that the night and the day are equal in length, and that from now on the days will get shorter, and the nights longer. The... Read more.
Using data and evidence for conservation
With so many opportunities to improve our rivers for nature and people, Ribble Rivers Trust often uses mapped data and evidence for conservation. Leanne Tough, our... Read more.
Panaz: supporting local woodlands
Panaz and Ribble Rivers Trust are proud to announce our exciting new partnership! This partnership promises to deliver on the ground environmental projects in Lancashire.... Read more.
Sloe gin; where to find sloes and what to do with them
It might seem a little early to be thinking about this winter staple, but early autumn is the perfect time to hunt for sloes. By foraging for sloes and making your... Read more.
Five signs of autumn
Summer is coming to an end, and next week astronomical autumn officially starts. As nature prepares for one last burst of colour and energy before winter, here are... Read more.
Asian Hornet Week 2021
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is calling on the public not to be complacent about the Asian Hornet. In spite of last year, when there were very few reported... Read more.
Ribble Rivers Trust partnership secures a grant of £660,100 from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund
A partnership project led by Ribble Rivers Trust has been awarded a grant of £660,100 from the £40 million second round of the Government’s Green Recovery... Read more.
Lancashire electronic recyclers helping to revive local rivers and plant trees
An exciting new partnership has been created to help revive Lancashire’s rivers, woodlands, and wildlife. Recycle IT, one of the UK’s leading IT disposal and... Read more.
New research reveals ‘disconnect’ between litter and marine plastic
Blackburn with Darwen residents encouraged to take the Plastic Challenge this August to tackle plastic pollution New research has revealed that many people in Blackburn... Read more.
