Promoting & Enhancing The Natural Beauty of the Sid Valley
It is that time of year when many animals settle down to hibernate through winter, but not just fluffy dormice and not so fluffy hedgehogs. Garden snails hibernate, but they like company as they sleep. Garden snails sleep in a hibernaculum, a secluded spaceRead More
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A new film documenting a collaborative project for all to enjoy and to support the careful stewardship of our river and its biodiversity, is shared. A short film telling the story of the Riverside Walkway Revitalised project is available to view to bring attentionRead More
Leave a comment Now that winter has finally arrived be ready to see extra winter visitors to your bird feeders. Common birds such as the blackbird arrive in suburban gardens in greater numbers during the winter. I always thought that these were countryside birds coming into town because of easier foodand IRead More
Leave a comment How and what to feed wild birds. Follow the links for more information. . RSPB – Open a Bird Cafe Woodland Trust – Feeding Winter Birds BTO – Feeding Garden Birds
Leave a comment It is the time of year when nature puts on its brown coat as flowers, grasses and trees shut down for the winter. Now is the time to take notice of the lush green cover on many surfaces provided by mosses. Mosses have a relatively simpleRead More
Leave a comment 1. Site Preparation 2. Planting the Hazel Whips 3. Aftercare 4. Maintenance 5. Fencing: Double strand wire with posts at 2 metres By following these steps and providing regular care, we will establish a healthy and thriving hazel hedgerow.
Leave a comment Migratory Fish Struggling With The Huge Weirs On The River Sid Get A Helping Hand A Community Effort to Restore River Health The River Sid is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including a population of sea trout. However, human-made obstacles like weirsRead More
Leave a comment Introduction This risk assessment is designed to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks associated with planting a hedge of hazel trees. It is essential to follow these guidelines to ensure the safety of all volunteers involved. The link to this page is being sentRead More
Leave a comment After Extensive Public Consultation The River Sid Catchment Plan 2024 Is Now Available. The River Sid Catchment Group (RSCG) was established in 2023 by a group of volunteers resident in the Sid Valley. It is the vision of the catchment group to elevate thisRead More
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