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. Plus, it will also support Britain’s Green Canopy as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The partnership will see the equivalent of one tree sapling planted in Lancashire for every…

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 sloe gin or cordial now you can guarantee you have a plentiful supply of festive drinks. Firstly, what is a sloe? Sloes are the…

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 sightings, insects are no respectors of a pandemic and if conditions are right we could find nests or sightings as the leaves fall off the trees…

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 Challenge Fund, a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery. Ninety nature projects across England have been awarded grants from £68,100 to £1,950,000 to create and retain…

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 asset management providers, have joined forces with Ribble Rivers Trust as their latest corporate supporter. The Burnley based company already has the environment and a circular economy at the heart…

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 with Darwen and across the North West might not be aware that plastic litter in towns and cities can end up in the Irish Sea, harming the environment and marine…

It’s time to show your river some love with a #RiverRevival. It’s been a tough year of isolation, restriction, and stress, but summer is here and it’s time to get outside, enjoy the sun, and immerse yourself in nature. Rivers and green spaces have been a lifeline for the last 16 months, helping to keep…

Ribble Rivers Trust are proud to announce that No.1 Fairham Gin have joined forces with the Trust as part of a new partnership. Penwortham based No.1 Fairham Gin have already made a splash in the gin industry with Liam Stemson and Ellis McKeown, thought to be two of the UK’s youngest gin distillers, at the…

Two Ribble Valley schools are taking part in specially designed ‘Introduction to Fishing’ sessions with the Ribble Rivers Trust. St Mary’s, Chipping and Brennand’s Endowed, Slaidburn will take part in the sessions, which begin on Bashall Brook, near Waddington, before moving on to fish the Rivers Hodder and Ribble. Planned and part funded by the…

Four schools from Burnley are to take part in Himalayan balsam pulling sessions in and around Towneley Park this summer. This is just one of many activities that the local schools have undertaken in the Park as part of Ribble Rivers Trust’s long-term initiative to engage with local children and encourage them, and their families,…

Our planets oceans currently cover around 70% of the Earth’s surface, contain 97% of the Earth’s water, and support over 230,000+ known species. Today is World Oceans Day, and as we know all our rivers eventually make their way to the sea, but do you know just how heavily linked they are? Did you know,…

Did you know that invasive non native species cost the UK economy around £1.8 billion a year? There are around 2,000 non-native plants and animals that have been introduced to the UK by human activities, and whilst not all of these are harmful, approximately 10-15% become invasive. These plants and animals negatively impact our economy,…

This week is walk to school week! Pupils across the catchment, and the country, are being encouraged to walk to school as part of the event, which is an annual initiative from Living Streets. Walking is one of the easiest ways to keep our minds and bodies healthy, whilst looking after out planet. Despite this…

It’s bank holiday weekend and National Gardening Week. If you are looking for a way to share your love of the garden with your family then a wormery is a great activity that everyone can get involved with! This hands-on experiment showcases the wonder of worms and brings the hidden world of soils above ground.…

This week is National Gardening Week. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, yard, patio, or balcony then you will probably agree that in the last year this space has been invaluable. Gardens are an extension of our houses, and give us space to relax, unwind, and quickly connect to the outdoors. Gardens…

A fintastic way of educating children about their environment is going swimmingly in ten  Lancashire schools this year, despite the pandemic. All are involved with Trout In The Classroom, part of Ribble Rivers Trust’s Ribble Life Together project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Although Trout In The Classroom has been running for several…

Eco-friendly web design company working to boost their environmental credentials. Ribble Rivers Trust are proud to announce that Pearson Web Services have joined forces with the Trust as their latest corporate supporters. Pearson Web Services, based in Preston, are a company dedicated to offsetting carbon and working in the most environmentally friendly way possible. Having…