This category relates to all things to do with wildlife and conservation in Preston.
Trapped duck rescued by quack-acting Preston firefightersA 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 missionTwo 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 aheadThe 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 […]
3 years ago Otters spotted at Penwortham Old Bridge over the River RibbleSurprisingly, Otters have been spotted around the River Ribble in the past few days. Otters seek clean rivers, filled with food and overgrown banks where they can raise their cubs. Their […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Fundraising begins for replacement Highgate Wood boardwalkThe Friends of Highgate Wood have set up a Just Giving page to raise money for a replacement boardwalk in Highgate Wood. Currently the boardwalk within the Fulwood woods is […]
3 years ago Old Holly Farm in Cabus has announced closure due to coronavirus impactThe Old Holly Farm, located just outside Garstang on the A6 has publicly announced its closure after the impact of the pandemic lead the family run farm to ‘reflect and […]
3 years ago Plea to fight litter and plastic pollution in the River Darwen at Walton-le-DaleWalton-le-Dale residents are asking for action to be taken after becoming tired of increasing levels of litter and plastic pollution in the River Darwen. Residents from the Holland House estate […]
3 years ago Lancashire Hen Harrier migrated 1,000 miles to Spain two winters in a rowA hen harrier named Apollo has become the first Lancashire bird to migrate over 1,000 miles to Spain. The two-year-old bird has spent the past two winter in sunnier climes. […]
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