News
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Butterflies in the news
Britain’s butterflies made the BBC news this morning… These reports draw on data from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS), one of the largest and longest‑running citizen science programmes in …
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The RSPB’s latest advice on what and when to feed garden birds:
The RSPB’s latest advice on what and when to feed garden birds: Feed seasonally. Feed safely. Some species of garden bird, such as Greenfinches, are experiencing serious declines because of …
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White Flowering Hedges in Spring
From February onwards there is a succession of white-flowering hedges and trees in Warwickshire. The key species are Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna).
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Tysoe Wildlife Group Hedge Planting
Tysoe Wildlife Group were out on 11th March planting 120 whips to create a new hedge at the rear of Tysoe’s tennis courts. The free trees were provided by the Woodland Trust and included hazel, dogwood, dog rose, hawthorn and crab apple.
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River Stour Blessing Ceremony
On Saturday 14th March, the Stourvale Action for the Environment group (SAFE) held an event to celebrate the 29th International Day of Action for Rivers Join us for the 29th International Day of Action for Rivers on March 14, 2026 – International Rivers.
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Wellesbourne and Walton Parish Council public consultation event
On Friday and Saturday, 27th and 28th February 2026, Wellesbourne and Walton Parish Council held a public consultation event on their developing Local Nature and Climate Action plan. There is …
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Evenlode Landscape Recovery Project begins work on the ground
The Evenlode Landscape Recovery Project is ready to move from planning to delivery. This project is the first to be led by a farmer cluster.
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Community orchard pruning day at Cornmill Meadows, Shipston-on Stour
A dry February 2026 morning and a dozen volunteers turned up at Cornmill Meadows, Shipston’s wildlife site, to lightly prune and cut out suckers in the community orchard planted 2 …
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The Ragwort Debate
Common ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) is a native plant of the British Isles and plays an important role in supporting wildlife. According to the National Trust, ragwort is one of the most frequently visited flowers by butterflies, including Red Admiral and Peacock butterflies.
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Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This new strategic assessment from Defra explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
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Announcing “The Gathering: for water and Nature”
The River Hope team are organising events around Stratford-on-Avon District and South Warwickshire between 6 – 15 March, 2026, to see water differently – as a living presence that connects people, place and Nature.
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New scrape and butterfly bank in Cornmill Meadows, Shipston-on Stour
Shipston is very fortunate to have its own designated Local Wildlife Site. Cornmill Meadows is owned and managed by Shipston Town Council with the help of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and …