This category relates to all things to do with wildlife and conservation in Preston.
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 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 Advertisement Advertisement 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. […]
3 years ago Grimsargh Wetlands Trust receives ÂŁ1,250 donationGrimsargh Wetlands Trust has received a ÂŁ1,250 donation from the SUEZ recycling and recovery UK âGiving Something Back at Christmasâ fund. SUEZ staff from across the country were invited to […]
3 years ago Wetland habitats form part of new Preston and South Ribble flood defences planThe Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme proposes to better protect around 4,800 residential properties as well as over 300 businesses from direct flooding from the River Ribble […]
3 years ago Fulwood school joins the Big Climate FightbackArchbishop Temple School in Fulwood has joined the Woodland Trustâs Big Climate Fightback by planting 400 trees. Year 7 pupils planted a mixture of Rowen, Hawthorn, Wild Cherry, Mountain Ash […]
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