Colne Valley - A landscape on the edge
This Rivers and Wetlands Project is a partnership project that includes conserving water voles and managing the many fisheries across the Colne Valley for conservation.
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Colne Valley water voles get funding boost
As part of a project partnership in the Colne Valley, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has secured funding to conserve the single water vole population in the Colne Valley.
Walk the Chess Valley Challenge
Chess Valley Challenge to raise funds to protect Hertfordshire's chalk streams
Broadwater Lake – A Vital Wetland Refuge in the Colne Valley
Conservation Manager, Tim Hill, takes a closer look at the essential role Broadwater Lake plays in the Colne Valley, recognised nationally for its importance to nature.
Chess Valley Challenge
Take on the challenge of a 10 mile sponsored walk along the Chess Valley.
Bat Walk at Fairlands Valley Park
Take a night-time walk to discover the bats of Fairlands Valley Park...
Angling and nature conservation – working in partnership in the Colne Valley
Fisheries have the potential to be fantastic refuges for nature - our partnership project helps anglers identify the habitat needs and manage their fisheries for both wildlife and people.
Lea Valley Wader Strategy
The Trust and partners are working to address the decline in breeding wading birds in the Lea catchment through a new strategy.
Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…