This category relates to all things to do with wildlife and conservation in Preston.
Plant Donation Scheme to run for a second yearPreston Environmental Forum is hosting a plant donation scheme for the second year. After last year’s successes, the team are looking for specific weed-free donations from left over plants in […]
9 years ago Designs revealed for £1million renovation of Winckley Square GardensA £1million proposal to renovate Preston’s historic Winckley Square Gardens will ‘breathe new life’ into the area according to one of the experts behind the new bid. Final designs […]
9 years ago Friends of Highgate Wood hold event for opening ceremony of new pathwaysToday, 10 January, the Friends of Highgate Wood and guests came together to celebrate the achievement of completing new pathways around the woodland area. The Highgate Wood project originated from […]
9 years ago Two Winckley Square trees to be cut downTwo trees on Winckley Square are set to be cut down by Preston City Council. A beech tree and a sycamore tree at the entrance opposite Cross Street and near […]
9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Dig In North West receive funding towards carpentry workshop in Ashton ParkA Preston charity has received £200 from a local county councillor to help create a carpentry workshop. Dig In North West is currently working on a walled garden within Ashton […]
9 years ago Anti-fracking protest to take place in Preston on Lancashire DayAnti-fracking groups are marking Lancashire Day with a planned protest outside County Hall. Frack Free Lancashire and Friends of the Earth are among the groups who are opposed to plans […]
9 years ago Fracking in Lancashire: Future of two Cuadrilla sites near Preston to be decided by end of JanuaryTwo controversial applications on fracking on the outskirts of Preston are to be given more time for consultation. More than 11,000 responses have already been received regarding Cuadrilla’s proposals for […]
9 years ago Grimsargh Green pond to be dredged and clearedA volunteer group has received funding towards clearing out a village pond. The Friends of Grimsargh Green have been given £200 to help improve the ecostructure of the Grimsargh village […]
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