Once renowned for its sparkling trout streams, the River Axe has faced significant environmental challenges recently. Rivers Run Through Us will help address these issues with a collaborative approach. blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk/ne…
Don't forget to submit your entries and nominations for the John Greenshields Award - The deadline is next Friday 22 November - blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk/ge…
Our new Rivers Run Through Us project aims to support farmers and land managers to safeguard their natural resources and build mutually beneficial relationships with the wider community. blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk/ne…
Exciting news! We've got the go-ahead for our new Rivers Run Through Us project – supporting farmers and local communities to help restore nature in and around the River Axe. blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk/ne…
Today is #EarthDay - a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability!
Why not take the opportunity to help shape the future for nature in Somerset?
The survey closes on 30 April: orlo.uk/fJLBP
A really exciting opportunity for a recent graduate: Nature Recovery Communications and Engagement Officer to help develop the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy and support communications for @DevonLNPdevonjobs.gov.uk/job/Nature%…
Excellent news for Luppitt: with the Luppitt Landscapes Partnership being one of 13 projects to win Landscape Recovery Funding. Congratulations to the 39 landowners involved, across 3600 acres. A great result for the Blackdown Hills National Landscape.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0d2…
Job vacancy: finance and office senior administrator - to be responsible for the effective and efficient running of Blackdown Hills AONB's finance and office systems. Part-time three days a week. Closing date 30 Jun 2023.
devonjobs.gov.uk/job/Finance…
Exhibition at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton: Contemporay London Group artists have retraced the steps of the Camden Town Artists who worked in the Blackdown Hills in early 1900s. See these modern-day interpretations alongside the original artworks. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-de…
Job opportunity: Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer for #BlackdownHillsAONB. The role will be primarily supporting land managers through agricultural transition to deliver nature recovery and other objectives. Details here: devonjobs.gov.uk/job/Farming…
A great blog from Rob Hopkins talking about how he and local artist Richard Carmen, helped us and members of the local community visualise a better future for the #RiverCulm, as part of our #ConnectingtheCulm project. Thank you Rob for inspiring our collective imagination!
Here is a blog I wrote about what happens when Imagination Activists and graphic artists join forces, based on my recent experience working with #ConnectingtheCulm in East Devon. Imagination made visual. More of this please! robhopkins.net/2022/11/29/wh…
This film tells the story of the Connecting the Culm project – working with nature and local communities to help make the River Culm and its catchment better for wildlife and people, and more resilient to flood and drought. #ConnectingtheCulm#RiverCulmyoutu.be/0U2Sy1Q7CeA
The Connecting the Culm team will be at Old Well Garden Centre near Uffculme today from 11am to 2pm. Pop along to find out more about the Blueprint for the River Culm and we're working to create a better future for the River Culm. #ConnectingtheCulm#Uffculme@OldWellGC
It's Cullompton Autumn Festival this Saturday. Don't forget to look out for the Connecting the Culm stall and Creative Cabin with river-themed activities. fb.me/e/4yr679M6G#ConnectingtheCulm@WestcountryRT