We are excited to announce that Herefordshire Meadows has been selected to participate in the Big Give – Green Match Fund 2024 campaign, meaning that for one week starting at midday on Thursday 18th April, any donations received by Herefordshire Meadows through our Big Give campaign page will be matched by the Green Match Fund! If you have ever considered… Read more →
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June Newsletter
Welcome to our June Newsletter. It has been catch-up time for meadows this month after a slow start to spring. On our first meadow walk event of the year at Bromyard Down we were treated to a lovely evening in the sun with far reaching views across to the Malvern Hills, and plenty of emerging flowers to admire and puzzle… Read more →
Bumblebee ID training session at Trehumfrey Farm
On the 17th of June we held a bumblebee identification event, this time in the field. Andrew Nixon, of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, began by teaching us about the fascinating life cycle of bumblebees. The first bees you are likely to see are the Queen bees, emerging from hibernation and searching for a place to start a new nest. By June,… Read more →
Introduction to BEEWALK survey for meadow makers
Sue Holland and Caroline Hanks of Herefordshire Meadows will explain the simplified BEEWALK survey method and what you need to do to be ready to survey your Meadow Makers site this summer. Also suitable as a refresher for members who are in year 2 or 3 of any meadow restoration project. We will cover how to choose the route, set… Read more →