This category relates to all things to do with wildlife and conservation in Preston.
Grimsargh now has control of its reservoirs backA view of the current wetlands in Grimsargh A village in Preston has been handed back control of three reservoirs. Victoria bodies of water in Grimsargh are now controlled by […]
6 years ago Pollution warning at Cuerden Valley Park riverThe River Lostock has turned a murky brown colour A river near Preston appears to have been contaminated with pollution. Environment Agency officers are working to find the source of […]
7 years ago Canal clean up brings Shelley Road togetherVolunteers cleaning up the canal in Ashton-on-Ribble Hundreds of pieces of glass, beer cans and a shopping trolley have been fished out of the canal at Preston. Dozens of Shelley […]
7 years ago Wildlife cameraman Simon King OBE is coming to PrestonSimon King Simon King OBE, a well respected wildlife cameraman, is coming to Preston to celebrate Lancashire Badger Group’s 25th Anniversary. Lancashire Badger Group is a group that works together to […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Toxic giant hogweed found by the River RibblePoster has been put up warning those out on a walk by the Ribble Walkers and joggers are being warned about a dangerous plant on the banks of the River […]
7 years ago The best bluebell walks in and around PrestonSpringtime is the perfect season to discover carpets of flowering bluebells in beautiful woodlands in the local area. Preston offers many places to help you discover the top spots for […]
7 years ago Groundwork staff help Preston pupils get back to natureEvironmental charity Groundwork spent a day giving the environmental learning area at St Stephen’s Primary School a makeover. Primary school pupils will now have an outdoor area that they can […]
7 years ago Preston has some new Scandinavian residentsIt’s not just IKEA heading to Preston, we’ve got some more Scandinavian visitors too. Waxwings have been spotted by twitchers in Preston city centre. Nick Patel saw the birds, Latin […]
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