One of the most under-reported effects of #HeathrowExpansion is its concreting over of 4 rivers into 2km-long tunnels under the runway and the diversion of a fifth through a landfill site. colnevalleypark.org.uk/heathrow-posit…

Do you know what a long way Eels migrate? They come 3000 miles from the other side of the Atlantic to Europe and then trek all the way back again to breed. But when they are journeying along our rivers, what happens if someone puts an airport in the way? colnevalleypark.org.uk/an-eels-tale/

🌊 Summer holiday plans? We’ve got you covered! Join us at Stocker’s Lake for free hands-on wildlife fun — explore pond life, discover wetland plants and meet mini-beasts! 📅 31 Jul & 5 , 7, 12 Aug ⏰ 11am-3pm 📍 Rickmansworth More info 👉 hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events

Meet Farmer John at 2-4pm on Friday 1st August for a guided tour of Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross. Hugely recommended. Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-far… Three Rivers District Council

Have you discovered Woodoaks Farm #MapleCross #Herts West of #London? Vibrant, fun, family friendly, welcoming; on a mission to farm sustainably, produce good food & improve wildlife. We recommend a visit colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/wood… Soil Association #organic #biodiversity

Heathrow is submitting its plans for a 3rd runway today. It’ll mean 15,000 losing their homes, more noise for 2 million Londoners, the government missing its climate change targets & inevitably Heathrow coming for tax payer subsidies.For all these reasons,say no to the 3rd runway

We have six objectives: •To maintain and enhance the landscape •To safeguard the countryside •To conserve and enhance bio-diversity •To provide opportunities for countryside recreation •To achieve a vibrant and sustainable rural economy colnevalleypark.org.uk/whats-special/

Two proposals have been put forward for a THIRD runway at Heathrow. Both will devastate communities and sever ecological connectivity between the Thames and the Chilterns across the Colne river catchment ColneCAN– an area of 1,000km2 #HeathrowExpansion colnevalleypark.org.uk/catastrophic-i…

Last Thursday, we had a wonderful Geology Day at Northmoor Hill Wood in #Denham. It was a real pleasure to see people of all ages from our local communities learning about their local woods from the experts at the Bucks Geology Group. #FestivalFortnight

We have recently been carrying out work to eradicate an invasive non native species with the unlikely name of skunk cabbage, from Hardings Row #NatureReserve #Iver Heath and on the River Alderbourne. Thanks to Affinity Water 🦆 and NEP Biodiversity Group colnevalleypark.org.uk/skunk-cabbage-…

Many thanks to these enthusiastic #volunteers from Amazon Web Services. They worked hard cutting back buddleia and sycamore shoots to let more light reach the woodland floor and encourage #biodiversity at #Denham Quarry Woodlands Hillingdon Council. #AmazonInCommunities #Conservation

Our improvements to Denham Country park are now complete! A brand new path is open and ready to explore🌳 To learn more about the exciting changes happening in Denham Country Park, join us for a free Ranger-Guided Walk. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/whats-been-h…

Lots to do in #August in the Colne Valley Regional Park. Take advantage of this glorious weather and get out in your local countryside. Check out our activities and events listing for ideas here colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do-2… Hillingdon Families Hillingdon Libraries Buckinghamshire Libraries

NewsFlash: Government has stated that they value the Colne Valley and want to see it protected. We need to help them turn these words into concrete action before the Park is lost under concrete. Read this link to find out more, including how you can help colnevalleypark.org.uk/protection-of-…

If you live in #StAlbans #Amersham #Uxbridge or other parts of #Herts #Bucks & #London you may think the impact of #HeathrowExpansion is remote. But building a runway over 5 rivers will harm the connection for fish & otters between the #Thames & #Chilterns colnevalleypark.org.uk/catastrophic-i…

Another load of plastic, collected by the Colne Valley Park green team, being loaded up by Tony Booker ready to go to the amazing ReAP. ReAP recycle plastics collected from aquatic ecosystems such as rivers; to reduce the amount of plastic waste, for a cleaner and healthier world.