We have been watching the birds in our garden and helping them survive the winter by making sure they have water and sustaining food. A great variety have come down to our […]
RSPB Garden Bird Survey
Nature Notes – Fantastic Fungi
We have been experiencing a wonderful autumn with the splendid colours of the trees changing over the weeks. It’s one of my favourite times of the year. I’ve also loved the amazing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save The Date – Repair Café Is Coming To Skipton!
Share Skipton is launching its very first Repair Café on Saturday 28th June! It’ll be a welcoming space where people can bring broken items to be fixed by skilled volunteers — saving […]
St Mary’s Churchyard – Biodiversity Count
St Mary’s Churchyard Biodiversity Count will be taking place on:Wednesday 11th June from 2pm to 5pmandThursday 12th June from 3.30pm to 6pm There will be a local expert to help with identifications […]
