News and events

Help Wanted!

Hedgehog Street is a new programme looking for people to become Hedgehog Champions, rallying support from neighbours and working together to create ideal hedgehog habitat in their area. Sign up to get a pack which will help you get started!

The Woodland Trust have launched a 5-year Ancient Tree Hunt, and are looking for help to find and map all the old, fat trees across the UK. To find out about the project and how you can take part, visit the project website at www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk.

The National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme (NARRS) is looking for volunteers for several surveys. If you register your interest, you will be kept informed of developments, timetables, training programmes and other plans. You can find out more about NARRS and register your interest at www.narrs.org.uk.

The People's Trust for Endangered Species is looking for people to help record the mammals that live in our gardens, parks and other green spaces. Living with Mammals takes place between April and June each year; if you're interested in participating, please visit the project website.

Coming up:

Feb 23: Attention teachers! The second Bedfordshire & Luton Environmental Education Show will be held from 14.00–16.00 at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo! The event will give teachers and other educators a chance to find out what kinds of environmental education programmes are on offer around the county. Details and registration are available here!

Mar 17: The National Butterfly Recorders' Meeting 2012 is taking place at the Birmingham and Midland Institute, a short walk from Birmingham New Street Station. Anyone interested in butterflies is welcome; you don't have to be an active recorder. However, advanced booking is required and there is a (heavily subsidised) registration fee of £5 made on the day. The programme details are available on the Butterfly Conservation website. If you would like to book a place please contact Butterfly Conservation on 01929 400209 or info@butterfly-conservation.org, providing your name, address, contact details and any specific dietary information.

Sept 3-5: The meeting Hedgerow Futures 2012 has been called to bring together hedgerow researchers and managers to consider a range of themes, including biodiversity, connectivity, ecosystem services, sustainability, management, and relationship with people. The event will be held at the Staffordshire University Science Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. Booking and programme details are available on the Hedgelink website.