Members events

Soil Health Training at Bartonsham Meadows

Come and learn how to monitor soil health as part of the Restoring Bartonsham Meadows for Wildlife and People project. Though underground and out of sight, soil is one of our most import natural resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience and discover how to read the key indicators of its condition. This practical session, run by… Read more →

Herefordshire Rural Business Advice Day

Herefordshire Meadows will once again be in attendance at the 2025 Rural Business Advice Day which brings together almost 40 different organisations and companies working to support the rural sector in Herefordshire. There will be a series of presentations throughout the day covering topics including; planning permission, farm finances, DEFRA scheme updates and how to diversify farm income. See the… Read more →

Conservation Grazing Event with Wye Valley Wilding

The event will be at ‘Old Lands’, a beautiful family estate now run on regenerative principles, owned by WVW members Sam and Claire Bosanquet.  The Postcode is NP25 4DY, Sam and Claire will be joining us and have asked we use the car park at:What3Words: ///dissolves.hindered.starred There are two entry points to Old Lands. Please use the entrance at ///spoil.marshes.ringers To book please email wyevalleywilding@gmail.com  Outdoor event so… Read more →

Scything course at Hereford Cemetary

The free course, which is being delivered by Wild Meadow, is taking place on: Thursday 31 July 2025, 10am at Hereford Cemetery, Westfaling   Street, HR4 0JE. Spaces are very limited. To book, please email Tracy Morris in the Cemeteries Team at tmorris@herefordshire.gov.uk or call 01432 383 203 Tracy Morris, Bereavement Services Assistant Manager, said: “Our wildflower meadows are important ecosystems that… Read more →

Restoring Bartonsham Meadows. A talk and guided walk.

A chance to lean about Floodplain Meadows, their history, management and restoration. The event will be run by staff members from the Floodplain Meadows Partnership and Herefordshire Meadows who are working with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust in the restoration of the Meadows. Topics covered will include: Introduction to the Meadows, recent history and plans for restoration Introduction to Floodplain Meadows, their… Read more →

Wyescapes Introduction & online stakeholder workshop

Wyescapes is a Landscape Recovery project for more than 5000 hectares along the river corridors of the Wye and Lugg in Herefordshire. 50 landholdings will collaborate to restore the riverside habitats and support nature recovery, improve public access and engagement with the landscape, whilst producing quality food and produce through sustainable climate-resilient farming.  Herefordshire Meadows are a delivery partner on… Read more →

From Mud Pies to Microbes: The Soil Beneath our Orchards

Angela Lloyd will present a lecture exploring human relationships with soil in orchard landscapes, followed by a panel discussion with: Heather Gorringe – Wiggly Wigglers Rory Johnson – Herefordshire Meadows Dr. Jonathon Harrington – Cardiff University   Drinks available at the bar, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Thursday 5th of December at Grange Court, Leominster     Tickets £5. Available on the… Read more →

Wyescapes: Food, Nature, Water – Stakeholder Workshop

Wyescapes is a Landscape Recovery Project for the Rivers Wye and Lugg spanning the river corridor from Leominster to Symonds Yat. The Herefordshire Rural Hub are developing plans that will help restore river habitats, support nature recovery and improve public access and engagement with the landscape, whilst producing high-quality food through sustainable, climate-resilient farming.   Who is this workshop for?… Read more →