Category: Environment

Autumn Community Litter Pick

You are welcome to join us for a  Community Litter Pick Meet 10am in the car park in Embsay Litter pickers and bags provided. Saturday 11th September Refreshments available afterwards at The […]

Butterflies, Caterpillars & Nettles At Embsay Reservoir

Every week since April we have been recording butterflies at Embsay reservoir as part of the UKBMS (UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme).   The survey starts with week 1 on the 1st of […]

Waste Not Wednesday & Takeaway Thursday

Next week on 6th August and 7th August – Waste Not Wednesday and Takeaway Thursday, 3pm to 6pm Making space for something new?  Can’t resist a bargain? Enjoy crafting? Don’t like waste? Looking for […]

Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam, an invasive species, was introduced from Asia to the UK in 1839 by plant collectors. This tall plant with its pretty pink flowers has become a problem weed because of […]

Environment Group – Top Tip

Recycling opportunity coming soon 6th and 7th August at the Methodist Chapel Waste Not Wednesday 3-6pmTake Away Thursday    3-6pm Our parents and grandparents would have been delighted that we have come full […]

The Recreation Ground

The holidays are nearly here and we want all the residents and families to enjoy the recreation ground. But we need everyone to look after this facility. Parents please ensure you and […]

EwE Environment Action group – Blackbird Survey

Who doesn’t love the fluted, carefree song of the blackbird as it marks out its territory and tries to attract a mate in the spring? For as long as I can remember […]

North Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation

Find out about the North Yorkshire and York Local Nature Recovery Strategy and tell them your views on the draft documents and online map. Background North Yorkshire Council is the responsible authority […]

EwE Environmental Action Group – Top Tip

Holme Grown Community Garden in Eastby is a fantastic example of a project which has transformed the landscape to create a wildlife haven. Instead of bare green fields there are now a […]

Open Gardens 2025

FUNDRAISING FOR EMBSAY AND EASTBY GOOD NEIGHBOURS(Registered Charity 1189466) Open Gardens 2025 7 June 11am  – 5 pm  Eastby(Refreshments in St Mary’s Church, Kirk Lane) 8 June 11am – 5 pm  Embsay(Refreshments […]