Speaker announcement 📢 We’re delighted Dr Anjana Khatwa Dr Anjana Khatwa, Earth Scientist, presenter, advocate and author will be speaking at the FREE to attend #BTOYouth Young Leaders Course at Cameron’s Cottage in August. Apply to attend via our website ➡️ bit.ly/_YoungLeaders

Knapweed broomrape, field scabious, chonky pyramidal orchid and #tinyplant wild thyme foe #wildflowerhour wildflowerhour BSBI: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland

Great to be at #GYS24 Great Yorkshire Show on Wednesday this week. Excellent conversation with NFU North David Hall & colleagues about nature and farming NatureNorth. Also enjoyed seeing Natural England Y&NL Natural England colleagues on the Defra UK & The Countryside Code stands too!

Flasks Fen Nosterfield Nature Reserve alive w Sedge Warblers & Reed Buntings feeding their young today. Water Rails calling recently and wetland species well-represented in moth trap catches. Create habitat and fauna will find it. Fen creation workshop 30 July: luct.org.uk/events-1/2023/…

Back in Manchester, bringing back memories of happy days Manchester Metropolitan Uni Ecology & Environment Research Centre @ManMetUni Manchester Metropolitan Alumni and Supporters

Come and join us on the board Derbyshire Wildlife Trust We're looking for a new Chair as we continue with our ambitious strategy for a more inclusive and abundant environment. We're a friendly and enthusiastic bunch too. Please contact any of us with questions. Application link below

Delighted to be appointed as Minister for Nature Defra UK working with the fantastic Steve Reed MP Emma Hardy MP Daniel Zeichner Sue Hayman to tackle the climate and nature emergencies and grow the UK’s circular economy!

Exciting news! 🕊️ Spoonbills are breeding successfully @rspbairevalley in Yorkshire, and for the first time at RSPB Ouse Washes. Our teams are working hard to create the right habitats for them to thrive. How cute are these chicks? Read more here: rspb.org.uk/media-centre/s…

I’ve had a fab day out in the Lakes with Steve Ratcliffe, David Renwick and teams Lake District Natural England Good conversations, amazing landscapes 🐑🌳🌼🌱and even better food! 🙏🏻

On Thursday this week I was really pleased to take part in this session on nature, farming and land management and how we can work together, including through NatureNorth NFU North CLA North Natural England #nature #farming more in common

We are recruiting for a CBDC Recording Officer. If you are interested in biological recording, wildlife communication and Cumbrian ecology, apply now. Find out more from our jobs page: cbdc.org.uk/about-us/job-v… Apply by 9th September; interviews on 23rd September.

Calling all future leaders who love National Parks 📣 Fancy a fun, free weekend in Dartmoor to develop your campaigning & influencing skills? Join Campaign for National Parks course shaped by Dr Geeta Ludhra CEO_DPA Kate Ashbrook Thanks The National Lottery Heritage Fund cnp.org.uk/support/events…

This is such a fantastic developing The National Lottery Heritage Fund North project which will really max opportunities for people to engage with Walney Island's amazing #nature! Proud Natural England Cumbria are working closely with partners Westmorland and Furness Council CumbriaWildlifeTrust Art Gene to shape it! 💚

🌱| NEW BRIEFING: The UK must halt and reverse the unprecedented crisis in our natural environment, or risk missing key climate targets. In this paper Joseph Evans discusses the opportunity to stop nature’s decline and drive progressive change ⤵️ ippr.org/articles/drivi…

📢 INCREDIBLE news – together, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect 3000 acres of land for nature! Could you donate to make this epic project a reality? 👇 wtru.st/Skiddaw-Forest… #SkiddawForest #Appeal #Donate #Cumbria #LakeDistrict

It was a privilege to be in the room for the Northern Mayors & Leaders Summit this week discussing how to take forward the #ManifestofortheNorth priorities including unleashing the power of the North's huge natural capital assets & recovering #nature 💚