As #NationalWalkingMonth comes to an end, we thought we'd share this lovely snap from our senior research nurse, Sophie. "We love being outdoors as a family & spend most of our spare time walking. We especially love walking in the #PeakDistrict." #WalkThisMay #ConnectWithNature

Environmentalists dismayed as DEFRA fails to set target to halt decline of nature via Wildlife and Countryside Link wcl.org.uk/environmentali…

Transformational change is needed to address biodiversity loss. Today we publish our report on how the Government should meet this challenge. 🌼 Click below for our conclusions and recommendations, or read the full report at bit.ly/EACBio #BloomOrBust #EACbiodiversity

a plea - my petition needs just over 9,000 signatures to reach a million - and we NEED to get this done this week. PLEASE could you share it with everyone you know - and if you know any 'influencers' .... change.org/p/help-save-br…

Today's WWF Politics 🌍 report is a reminder of how much the UK's #GlobalFootprint oversteps our planetary limits. wwf.org.uk/sites/default/… Applying high environmental standards to goods we import & consume is just as important as restoring nature and cutting pollution at home.

Delighted to announce that Leicester City Council have been awarded over £800,000 through the #GreenRecoveryChallengeFund for the Saving the Saffron Brook Scheme! With Trent Rivers Trust @Nature_Spot Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust University of Leicester & many others! news.leicester.gov.uk/news-articles/…

We’re proud to launch #Leicester’s new ten-year #Biodiversity Action Plan to help protect local wildlife, conserve habitats and ensure that nature continues to flourish and thrive across the city. Read more here: bit.ly/3f7rql5

Very pleased to be working on an exciting projects entitled 'Saving the Saffron Brook – River Restoration Scheme'. We are recruiting 1 x Project Manager and 3 x Assistant Project Officers #EnvironmentalEducation environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/83197-ass… Deadline 29 September 2021

We are hiring! The Saving the Saffron Brook - River Restoration Scheme will transform the natural environment across South Leicester for the benefit of people & wildlife. X4 vacancies to lead & deliver this exciting scheme below: environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/83198-pro… environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/83197-ass…

A fantastic #jobopportunity at Leicester City Council in #riverrestoration working with us and funded by #GreenRecoveryChallengFund environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/83198-pro…

Join us to lead on the delivery of this transformative urban river restoration scheme! Saving the Saffron Brook aims to create a functioning Nature Recovery Network within the heart of one of the most hard-hit urban populations from Covid19... environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/84402-pro…

How urban badgers are on the rise - celebrations & challenges: ianswalkonthewildside.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.…

Join us as a Senior Nature Conservation Officer to work alongside other officers, within the conservation team in the council’s Planning service. environmentjob.co.uk/jobs/84885-sen…

We are recruiting schools for an exciting new project called ‘Saving Saffron Brook’ which aims to transform the Saffron Brook/Wash Brook Catchment. We are holding an open evening at Overdale Juniors on January 18 from 3.30pm to 5pm. Please see flyer below for more details.

*Senior Nature Conservation Officer Job Roles at Leicester City Council* Would you like to play a key role in shaping Leicester’s natural environment and work with others to develop new approaches to biodiversity across the city? Then join us today! ce0421li.webitrent.com/ce0421li_webre…

*Senior Ecologist Roles* Cities have a huge role to play in nature’s recovery. These roles offer a great opportunity to be at the forefront of Leicester’s ambitious plans for a LNRS and the delivery of BNG in the city. ce0421li.webitrent.com/ce0421li_webre…

Looking for something to do to keeps the kids busy this half-term in Leicester? Interested in supporting your local environment? Come along and help us find 100 species (or more hopefully!) at the Institute for Environmental Futures BioBlitz on Monday 30th

We are off to an exciting start on our first day! Been sending out our Welcome packs and even got out first record - a Field vole. Please support us by joining in and see what you can spot in August 🦊🐇🦔🐾 naturespot.org.uk/node/244542 #Mammal #nature #wildlife #Leicestershire

⚠️😡Make no mistake, we are angry. This Government has today launched an attack on nature. We don’t use the words that follow lightly. We are entering uncharted territory. Please read this thread. 1/13

A huge thank you to the excellent coaches & volunteers from Asian Sports Cricket Club for their All Stars Cricket offer this year. Such fun, lively & engaging sessions, that have made a big impact on my son. A credit to the city of Leicester & the sport of cricket! @leicscricket England and Wales Cricket Board