Recharging the aquifers to help water supply and internationally-rare chalk streams keep flowing over the coming summer. River Colne in #Denham

Government need to bring in strategic planning across county boundaries asap. Last week a developer in #Iver told us that Bucks Council are saying mitigation must be local, with a fall-back definition as within Bucks. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need... @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social

Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals. We strongly hope the EU will adopt a comprehensive group-wide restriction on all PFAS, and that the UK will follow suit. greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w... @green-alliance.org.uk

Meeting with Hillingdon councillors on Sunday to discuss how we can protect and restore the Colne Valley Regional Park #harefield www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/land...

If you want to know why the Colne Valley Regional Park is important for wildlife and people and why it needs to be restored, follow this link and scroll down www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/why-we-need-... #environment @metecoban92.bsky.social @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social

February might feel quiet but for birds, it’s full of action. 🐦✨ Keep a look out for dancing grebes on the water, and your ears open for the drumming of woodpeckers in the woods. 👀🎶 Swipe for what to spot (and where) - then drop a comment and tell us what you’ve seen this month 👇 #Birds #Birding

It’s #WorldWetlandsDay, and we asked what wetlands mean to you. Your replies were clear and consistent: escape, peace, and room to breathe💚 #Wetlands #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulturalHeritage

Supporters of proposed development near #Iver are stating that it is being blocked because it “ruins the view from the M25”. The proverb: “Half the truth is often the whole lie” might apply here.... www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/two-views-tw...

Egyptian Goose on the reserve photo by member Andrew Dand @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social #eygptiangoose #birds #waterbirds

Sign your child(ren) up for a Kids' Activity Day at #Iver Environment Centre: 10am to 4pm on Thursday 19th February. A full day of fun, #exploring and making new friends. Book your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-activ... #kidsactivities #nature #outdoors #FunForKids #FebruaryHalfTerm

Delighted to be in #Iver yesterday for our Colne Valley Park board meeting at Jubilee Pavilion. What luck that the sun came out for our walk beforehand. Many thanks to Iver Parish Council for making us so welcome www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/who-champion...

Grand Union Canal 40 Making our waytowards the Thames Cowley Peachey Junction and Packet Boat Marina Here we leave the Colne Valley as the canal turns east. #photography #canals #londoncanals #grandunion #littlebritainlake #colnevalley 📷

Stockers Lake in the sunshine today. One of the many gems of the Regional Park. A large and attractive lake with nationally important numbers of wintering birds, including spectacular Goldeneye and Smew. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/st...

Misbourne Meadow #Denham today A great example of a floodplain doing what floodplains are supposed to do And a demonstration of why they are invaluable. #flooding #ClimateChange

Dodging the puddles on the towpath in the early morning light, on the way from #Uxbridge to #Denham Country Park @CanalRiverTrust @LoveUxbridge

Great video from @bbowt.bsky.social made on a visit to the Alderbourne River in #Fulmer to highlight that @buckscouncil.bsky.social recently passed a Chalk Stream motion, aiming to protect these rare, internationally important freshwater habitats. Restoration here led by @gwksouth.bsky.social

We want to record wildlife in Northmoor Hill Woods #Denham and you can help! We’ve created a project on @inaturalist.bsky.social that allows anyone visiting the woods to contribute their sightings to these records.

Grand Union Canal 39 Making our waytowards the Thames Popping along Packeboat Lane to Little Britain Lake A magical spot with the sound of running water. #photography #canals #londoncanals #grandunion #littlebritainlake #colnevalley 📷

Vicky and Xavier from the Colne Valley Green Team are out cleaning signs today. This one is in Cowley, beside the canal in #Uxbridge. Before and After. Great work guys! www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/gree...

Unfortunately, due to heavy rain forecast tomorrow morning, the session at Little Britain Lake #Uxbridge is postponed for safety reasons. It will be reorganised for 24th of February instead. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/litte...

This is one of the most sensitive sites in the Colne Valley, valuable for wildlife and it provides an important green buffer next to the River Colne and the London Loop www.theguardian.com/politics/202... @theguardian.com @robert-booth.bsky.social @luciemheath.bsky.social

🎉 Great news for chalk streams! @buckscouncil.bsky.social has unanimously passed a cross-party motion to protect Buckinghamshire’s chalk streams. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSn...

#volunteers wanted to do some clearing up at Little Britain Lake #Uxbridge @Hillingdon at 10am on Tues 27th January. Bring your gloves & enthusiasm as we tackle litter & remove invasive plants. #GiveBackToNature. No experience needed. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-bli...

We are optimistic for 2026, but with a healthy dose of realism too. The future of your local countryside is in the hands of your elected representatives. We welcome their positive words in 2025 and need to help them follow up with action in 2026. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/feeling-opti...

Look what we found in the river yesterday! For a bit of fun on a rainy day: Caption competition….

It’s about time you discovered the #Iver monthly walk: it’s an institution! This is a popular walk with a local guide with stacks of knowledge of the area and wildlife. Join them on Saturday 21st February at 2pm. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/iver-...

Great work happening on the Alderbourne River in #Fulmer led by @gwksouth.bsky.social Ridding the river of invasive species. Learn more about work to clean up this river here www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/ridding-the-... thanks to @colnecan.bsky.social partners Affinity Water & Bucks & MK NEP

#DYK the Colne Valley Regional Park contains: 13 Sites of Special Scientific Interest 7 Local Nature Reserves Part of one Special Protection Area & Part of one National Nature Reserve www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/whats-specia...

Little Britain Lake #Uxbridge @Hillingdon is one of the Colne Valley Park’s gems. A scenic lake bordered by the Rivers Colne and Frays, perfect for walking, fishing, and picnicking. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/li...

Grand Union Canal 32 Making our way slowly towards the Thames Between Uxbridge and Cowley #photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷

#volunteers wanted to clean up Little Britain Lake #Uxbridge @Hillingdon at 10am on Tues 27th January. Bring your gloves and enthusiasm as we tackle litter & remove invasive plants. #GetOutside #MakeNewFriends #GiveBackToNature. No experience needed. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/litter-bli...

Update to Nature Documentary Kids' Activity Day at #Iver Environment Centre on Saturday 17th January 10am–4pm. Age range widened to 7-14 year olds and cost reduced. Sign your kids up quick here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-dr... @HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo

These rivers are important conduits for the Brown Hairstreak butterfly's expansion! At least one site that would end up under a runway has reported Brown Hairstreak sightings! @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Unfortunately, people still don’t realise what #HeathrowExpansion actually means. FIVE rivers will be diverted, which is unprecedented. Here’s one of them – the Colne Brook. The M25 and local roads would also be diverted. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/heathrow-pos...

Sign your child(ren) up for a day of adventure at #Iver Environment Centre. Their Drop Off Day on Saturday 17th January 10am–4pm promises fun, exploring and making a nature documentary. Book a spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-dr... @HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo

The walk for planned for today Friday 9th January in Mad Bess Woods #Ruislip, has been called off due to the weather. It will be rescheduled probably to March. Watch this space for more details www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/winte... @goparkslondon.bsky.social

A nice surprise at Whiteheath Farm, Harefield early this afternoon two Eurasian Greater white-fronted Greese grazing with Canada and Greylag Geese 😃 @colnevalley.bsky.social

Grand Union Canal 27 Making our way slowly towards the Thames approaching Denham #photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷

Grand Union Canal 26 Making our way slowly towards the Thames On the straight stretch - canal users #photography #canals #grandunion #colnevalley 📷

We start 2026 feeling optimistic about the future of our local countryside. In 2025 government stepped up to say positive words about the Colne Valley Regional Park, we hope in 2026, they follow up with action to protect and restore the Colne Valley to benefit people & wildlife.

Brrr! Frosty towpath this morning and ice on the canal at #Denham Deep Lock #Denham @CanalRiverTrust @BCCountryParks www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/colne-valley...

Frozen canal and #FlyTip beside the A40 on the bank of the GUC in the early morning sun. @buckscouncil.bsky.social @CanalRiverTrust

Looking for somewhere local to walk? Try one of our 18 Short Circular Walks: an easy way to start exploring the Colne Valley Park. Varying from 1½-5 miles. See here for directions, a map, points of historical interest and cafes en route. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...

Was your #NewYearsResolution to get more #exercise We can help with that: try one of these guided walks and discover a new route to walk in your local countryside #goals #fitness #fun #WellBeing #motivation #GetOutside #endorphins #healthylifestyle www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...

Sign your child(ren) up for a day of adventure at #Iver Environment Centre. Their Drop Off Day on Saturday 17th January 10am–4pm promises fun, exploring and making a nature documentary. Book a spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-dr... @HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo

Happy New Year from the Colne Valley Regional Park Team. We resolve to continue to encourage local people to explore and appreciate the many benefits of the countryside on our doorstep. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk

Heathrow, viewed from Harmondsworth Moor. Which won't exist if the third runway is built. We stand to lose roughly a third of the southern end of the Colne Valley Regional Park if these proposals become reality. colnevalleypark.org.uk/heathrow-exp...

Have you spotted one of our Colne Valley signs and information boards? Please let us know if they have helped you out on a recent #walk www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/windows-to-t... #VisitColneValley @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social #explore @goparkslondon.bsky.social @heritagefunduk.bsky.social #legacy

Come and discover Mad Bess Woods on a Winter walk at 10am on Friday 9th January led by Mark Morgan @ruislipwoods.bsky.social organised by @Hillingdon Meet in Mad Bess Woods Car Park, Ducks Hill Road, HA6 2SS #RuislipWoods @goparkslondon.bsky.social @YourLondonWalks @Ramblers_London @Hill_libraries