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Hedgerows: the unsung heroes of the landscape
The humble hedgerow is an often-overlooked feature of the landscape. You can find them lining roads, footpaths and gardens and they come in all different shapes and sizes. However, what is not always understood is the vital role hedgerows play in the stitching together our patchwork countryside. Hedgerows are such an important asset to the Dedham Vale’s cultural heritage, wildlife, and landscape. In…
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Wilder Together in the Stour Valley practical event
Following on from our successful webinar on ‘How to connect to your community for wildlife’ the Wilder Together in the Stour Valley Partners are organising a practical evening training session on 10th May. The event will take place between 6-8pm at RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden on ‘ How to plan and run an event’. This…
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Weekend volunteering opportunities
We are delighted to offer two weekend volunteering opportunities that are open to all during May and June. Saturday 20th May – River Gipping Litter Pick – Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich Sunday 18th June – Pond Making and Litter Pick – Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich If you are interested in nature, passionate about…
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Free guided walk from Manningtree to Flatford
Join the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership on a guided walk from Manningtree to Flatford, led by the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team. Taking place on Saturday 10th June, meet at Manningtree railway station at 10:30 am for a 4-mile guided walk to Flatford through the beautiful countryside. …
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Environmental community group recognised with annual award
East Bergholt Futures have been named the winner of the Robert Erith National Landscape Award in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley Project area for 2022-23. The Robert Erith National Landscape Award celebrates the achievements of individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to the Dedham…