This category relates to all things to do with wildlife and conservation in Preston.
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 […]
7 years ago Friends of Highgate Wood to hold a quiz nightFriends of Highgate Wood are holding a quiz night on Saturday 26 November. Highgate Wood is an area of woodland in Fulwood that booms in nature and wildlife, becoming a beautiful […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Chance to help beleaguered bees get wildflower haven at Brockholes Nature ReserveCentral Lancashire Friends of the Earth are teaming with the Lancashire Wildlife Trust in search for volunteers to help create a wildflower haven for local bees in its Brockholes Nature […]
7 years ago Michaela Strachan opens new animal attraction at Ribby HallA familiar face came to a new wildlife attraction in Preston to officially open it. TV presenter Michaela Strachan was the special guest at Ribby Hall Village near Preston. Michaela […]
8 years ago University of Central Lancashire invites public to name hen harrier chickIn celebration of National Hen Harrier Day on Saturday 6 August, UCLan is asking public to name the latest fledgling of the UK’s most threatened bird of prey. The #nametheharrier […]
8 years ago How to see common terns at Preston DocksThere’s a star turn at Preston Docks during the weeks ahead. Hundreds of common terns are nesting at the Marina with around 130 pairs spotted. The RSPB is running a […]
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