Wildlife and Conservation

This category relates to all things to do with wildlife and conservation in Preston.

McDonalds organising litter pick events around their Preston and South Ribble restaurants

There will be a litter picking event taking place throughout Preston and Lancashire next month. McDonald’s will be hosting the local litter picks on Tuesday 8 Jume from 9am as […]

3 years ago New project inspiring Prestonians to turn their outdoor spaces into wildlife havens

Barratt and David Wilson Homes North West and the RSPB have recently launched a new project – ‘Nature on Your Doorstep.’ This is a project designed to inspire and advise […]

3 years ago Youngsters terrorising animals along Lancaster Canal and threatening Ashton residents

Two boys have been spotted along the Lancaster Canal in Ashton-on-Ribble using a catapult to throw stones at swans and ducks. The incident occurred on Sunday 16 May at around […]

3 years ago Controversial plans for Fulwood employment park approved despite complaints about tree felling

Plans for Eastway employment park in Fulwood have been approved despite controversial tree felling complaints. Preparation for the plans started before being approved with complaints from residents concerning trees being […]

3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement New employment park planned in Fulwood sees anger over tree felling off Eastway

A new planning application has caused controversy in the Fulwood community as residents close by to the Eastway developments express unhappiness with the tree felling currently taking place. The application […]

3 years ago Trapped duck rescued by quack-acting Preston firefighters

A wild duck has been rescued by Preston firefighters. The duck had become trapped in the front grille of a car. After firefighters from Preston Fire Station freed the duck, […]

3 years ago Cottam brothers inspiring the community with their litter picking mission

Two brothers from Cottam are inspiring the local community with their dedication to litter picking. Fred and Ron Walmsley, aged six and four, started litter picking after noticing the huge […]

3 years ago Grimsargh Wetlands Trust receive £10,000 grant enabling the next phase of development plans to go ahead

The Lancashire Environmental Fund (LEF) have awarded a £10,000 grant to enable Grimsargh Wetlands Trust to carry out the next phase of its development plans. Situated in the village of […]

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