Colne Valley Regional Park
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Countryside on your doorstep
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
Have you discovered
@woodoaksfarm.bsky.social
#MapleCross
#Herts
West of
#London
? Vibrant, fun, family friendly, welcoming; on a mission to farm sustainably, produce good food & improve wildlife. We recommend a visit
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/wo...
@SoilAssociation
#organic
#biodiversity
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Woodoaks Farm - Colne Valley Regional Park
Woodoaks Farm is a great place to go for a nice short circular walk.
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/woodoaks-farm/
about 8 hours ago
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A site near Stockers Lake
#Harefield
an example of your local countryside being systematically ruined.
@hillingdoncouncil.bsky.social
is taking enforcement action, if you see anything like it happening near you, contact your local MP and councillors and get this destruction stopped in its tracks.
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about 10 hours ago
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Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
2 days ago
A "skating" Water Rail at the reserve š Photo by Simon Ridley.
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@colnecan.bsky.social
@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
@hnhsoc.bsky.social
@hertsbirds.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
@waterbirdsociety.bsky.social
#waterrail
#waterbirds
#birds
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Tree planting in
#Iver
on Wednesday 3rd December 10am to 3pm.
#volunteer
for 1 hour to plant trees to help a community green space! Organised by Iver Environment Centre & @BucksCouncil.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-plant...
4 days ago
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Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
4 days ago
Funeral Bell (Galerina marginata) at the reserve. Deadly poisonous!
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@colnecan.bsky.social
@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
#fungi
#fungifriends
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Unhappy to see his local countryside been spoilt, one
#Denham
resident decided to act to clean up the rubbish dumped in these roadside ditches in Denham Country Park. He organised some litter pickers, bags and for @BucksCouncil waste department to take it all away.
7 days ago
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How well do you know the Colne Valley Regional Park?
#DYK
it stretches from
#Rickmansworth
in the north, to
#Staines
and the Thames in the south,
#Uxbridge
and Heathrow in the east, to
#Slough
and
#Chalfont
in the west; thatās 43 square miles. Hereās a map
8 days ago
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The Trustees of the Colne Valley Regional Park with the team on a recent development day. We are fortunate to have such experienced and hardworking champions
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/who-champion...
#TrusteesWeek
@ChtyCommission
18 days ago
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We have six objectives: ⢠To maintain and enhance the landscape ⢠To safeguard the countryside ⢠To conserve and enhance bio-diversity ⢠To provide opportunities for countryside recreation ⢠To achieve a vibrant and sustainable rural economy
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/whats-special/
19 days ago
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We turned up this morning to do a
#volunteering
day at Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve in
#Horton
near
#Windsor
and couldnāt access the site. Fly tipping is a big issue. Local authorities need a better solution to deal with this to stop it happening in the first place.
20 days ago
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Looking to the stars, reminds us of this small, yet wonderful planet we inhabit. As
#MapleCross
faces huge change due to development, it is vital that communities can access places like
@woodoaksfarm.bsky.social
to connect with nature...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
21 days ago
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Hugely successful
#LitterPicking
event this morning in
#Fulmer
clearing near the Alderbourne River. Many thanks to the enthusiastic volunteers who joined. We teamed up with Fulmer Parish Council, South Bucks Wombles and Bucks & Fulmer councillors.
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21 days ago
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We support much of the draft
#Buckinghamshire
Plan. Our comments aim to strengthen it so that
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
can safeguard the Park for future generations, enabling it to realise its full potential for the benefit of people and wildlife
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/library/
21 days ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Will Jobbins
22 days ago
Jack snipe at
@maplelodgereserve.bsky.social
today. Very shy!
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
24 days ago
Sparrowhawk
@maplelodgereserve.bsky.social
Photo by Martin Patten.
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@colnecan.bsky.social
@hnhsoc.bsky.social
@hertsbirds.bsky.social
@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
@btobirds.bsky.social
#sparrowhawk
#birdofprey
#birds
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Happy Hallowāeen The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA
#UKLA25
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
@isabella_tree
#bookrecommendations
#nonfiction
@penguinukbooks.bsky.social
#HappyHalloween
25 days ago
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We are calling out for a small number of enthusiastic volunteers to join us in
#Fulmer
on Monday 3rd November to help clear the Alderbourne River, which has been suffering from a build-up of litter. Please let us know in advance if youād like to come
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/colne...
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Colne Valley Park Litter Blitz - Alderbourne in Fulmer - Colne Valley Regional Park
Monday 3 Nov 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - We are calling out for a small number of enthusiastic volunteers to join us in Fulmer to help clear the Alderbourne River, which has been suffering from a bui...
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/colne-valley-park-litter-blitz-alderbourne-in-fulmer/
25 days ago
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#Iver
Family Morning: Help build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am this Thursday 30th October at your
#local
#NatureReserve
Hardings Row
#IverHeath
. Perfect for
#HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
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Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery
Find out which mini beasts live in your local nature reserve and help us do some work to create a wildlife friendly habitat.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-family-morning-help-us-build-a-stag-beetle-loggery-tickets-1856650825599?aff=oddtdtcreator
27 days ago
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Our Autumn Newsletter is out now! Details of the challenges of protecting the Park & local rivers, landscape recovery, litter picking events and why you should get involved with your Colne Valley Park this Autumn!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/explore-your...
@Hill_libraries @Bucks_Libraries
27 days ago
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#Autumn
colours on the tow path. Great to see the sun this morning. If you get the chance to get out and explore your local countryside this week: seize it, youāll be glad you did.
#Denham
@CanalRiverTrust
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/places-to-go/
28 days ago
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To find out whatās going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park over
#HalfTerm
week, check out our activities and events listing for childrenās activities and guided walks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo
#FamilyFriendly
@chilternoam.bsky.social
29 days ago
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Nature is putting on an amazing display of
#Autumn
colours right now. Could she be telling you to leave your screen, get out there and enjoy some
#freshair
and
#exercise
? Here are some places to walk suggested by the Colne Valley Park team.
#walks
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/autumn-walks...
29 days ago
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#Iver
Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am on Thursday 30th October at your
#local
#NatureReserve
Hardings Row
#IverHeath
. Perfect for
#HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
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Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery
Find out which mini beasts live in your local nature reserve and help us do some work to create a wildlife friendly habitat.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-family-morning-help-us-build-a-stag-beetle-loggery-tickets-1856650825599?aff=oddtdtcreator
29 days ago
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Read a report of the recent Wonders of The Dark Sky Stargazing event held at
@woodoaksfarm.bsky.social
Many thanks to all the astronomers, organisers, volunteers & everyone who made this event possible š· Sue Lacey
@chilternsnl.bsky.social
@WestLondonAstro
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wonders-of-t...
about 1 month ago
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To find out whatās going on in the Colne Valley Regional Park over
#HalfTerm
week, check out our activities and events listing for childrenās activities and guided walks.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
#FamilyFriendly
@chilternoam.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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#Iver
Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery at 10:30am on Thursday 30th October at your
#local
#NatureReserve
Hardings Row
#IverHeath
. Perfect for
#HalfTerm
FREE event but tickets limited.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-famil...
@HillingdonFIS @bucksfamilyinfo @Bucks_Libraries
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Iver Family Morning - Help us build a Stag Beetle Loggery
Find out which mini beasts live in your local nature reserve and help us do some work to create a wildlife friendly habitat.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iver-family-morning-help-us-build-a-stag-beetle-loggery-tickets-1856650825599?aff=oddtdtcreator
about 1 month ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
about 1 month ago
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@colnecan.bsky.social
@hnhsoc.bsky.social
@hertsbirds.bsky.social
@ruislipwoods.bsky.social
@woodoaksfarm.bsky.social
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Colne Valley Regional Park
ColneCAN
about 1 month ago
the ColneCAN Conference tomorrow Tuesday 21st October at @WatersmeetVenue
#Rickmansworth
is fully booked. Weāre excited for a day of talks, much networking & afternoon walks. A great day of Catchment Partnership working is promised. @AffinityWater @thameswater @ThreeRiversDC
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Have you enjoyed your time in the Colne Valley Regional Park recently? Would you like to help protect and enhance this special region, and get to know your local countryside more? Find out how you can, by becoming a Colne Valley Park Friend here
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/become-a-cha...
about 1 month ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
about 1 month ago
Common Snipe
@maplelodgereserve.bsky.social
. Photo by Daniel Ellerby.
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@colnecan.bsky.social
@hertsbirds.bsky.social
@hnhsoc.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
#birds
#waders
#snipe
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At the Colne Valley Regional Park trustees development day recently we took some time to reflect on our favourite places in the Colne Valley. It was great to hear the passion from trustees and staff for a wide range of amazing 'hidden gems'.
about 1 month ago
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.@Hillingdon lead a regular walk from
#WestDrayton
including Harmondsworth Moor & Saxon Lake. Join them at 11am this Saturday 18th October to enjoy a walk around beautiful open & green spaces, starts at West Drayton Library car park
#DiscoverHillingdon
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/led-w...
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Led Walk: West Drayton - Colne Valley Regional Park
Saturday 18 Oct 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Hillingdon Council organise a regular led walk from West Drayton to Harmondsworth Moor and Saxon Lake, which you would be very welcome to join, it starts a...
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/events/led-walk-west-drayton-6/
about 1 month ago
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Beautiful countryside is essential to
#MentalHealth
and well-being. The Colne Valley Regional Park is a fantastic resource for 3m people living on the edge of
#London
but if it is to be preserved for the future we need your help.
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/camp...
#worldmentalhealthday
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Your Countryside in Crisis ā a call for action! - Colne Valley Regional Park
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/project/campaign/
about 2 months ago
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That canal side stroll was as good an antidote to the workday bluesā¦for I had beaten off urban stresses in their own territory. The unofficial countryside, Richard Maybey, 1973
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
#ConnectWithNature
#worldmentalhealthday
@CanalRiverTrust
about 2 months ago
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'There is still an awful lot left and thatās what weāve got to fight to save'. RIP Dr Jane Goodall, a true champion of nature and the natural world
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
@theguardian.com
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Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91
Jane Goodall Institute says ātireless advocateā for natural world died in California during US speaking tour
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/oct/01/jane-goodall-world-renowned-primatologist-dies?CMP=share_btn_url
about 2 months ago
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Everything seems more possible after a walk: fresh air, a relief from stress, endorphins. You can breathe again. Weāre so lucky to have interesting and beautiful places to walk on our doorstep.
#worldmentalhealthday
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/things-to-do...
#getwalking
#westlondonwalks
about 2 months ago
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This small group of
#volunteers
from
@awscloud.bsky.social
worked really hard all day along a section of the Colne River on Harmondsworth Moor to remove invasive floating pennywort. Day organised by the Colne Valley Green Team
@gwksouth.bsky.social
@groundworkuk.bsky.social
#AmazonInCommunities
about 2 months ago
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Our response to (yet another) huge data centre proposed in the Green Belt. All of these are considered in isolation with no masterplan for the cumulative impact or a strategy to protect and improve important green corridors for people and wildlife
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PL252076OA-_Sept2025.pdf
about 2 months ago
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Itās not āblockersā or ābats and newtsā that are stopping much-needed houses being built ā itās housebuilders. They already have permission for 770,000 homes, but instead of getting on with the job they want to build on Green Belt first.
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Almost 1.5m homes could be built on brownfield sites in England, report finds
Exclusive: CPRE study suggests housebuilding targets can be met without encroaching on green belt land
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/sep/24/almost-15m-homes-could-be-built-on-brownfield-sites-in-england-report-finds
about 2 months ago
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Will Jobbins
about 2 months ago
A water rail - swimming! At
@maplelodgereserve.bsky.social
on Saturday.
#birding
#birds
#ukwildlife
#wildlife
@colnevalley.bsky.social
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Excellent inspiring day spent with the Trustees and the Colne Valley Park team at
#Denham
Waterski Club on Thursday; brainstorming on how we can better protect, promote and enhance the Regional Park. Many thanks to Robin for his excellent hospitality.
about 2 months ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Will Jobbins
about 2 months ago
Always lovely to spend an afternoon with the kingfishers at
@maplelodgereserve.bsky.social
. This female was out fishing immediately after the rain on Sunday. Plus bonus migrant hawker dragonfly pic.
#birdwatching
#ukbirding
#kingfisher
#dragonfly
#odonata
@colnevalley.bsky.social
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Stunning sky this morning. Glorious walking along the Grand Union Canal to
#Denham
country park past Frayes meadow. A reminder of how lucky we are to have the Colne Valley Regional Park.
about 2 months ago
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Colne Valley Regional Park
Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
about 2 months ago
Nuthatch at the reserve yesterday. Photo by
@maplelodgereserve.bsky.social
member, Iain Nibbsy.
@colnevalley.bsky.social
@colnecan.bsky.social
@hertsbirds.bsky.social
@hnhsoc.bsky.social
@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
#nuthatch
#birds
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Great work from these
#volunteers
from
@heathrow.com
who spent the morning at Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve in
#Horton
near
#Windsor
cutting back overgrown vegetation from around the siteās footpaths to help improve accessibility to reserve users.
about 2 months ago
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ColneCAN
about 2 months ago
@gwksouth.bsky.social
are looking for an enthusiastic Rivers Project Officer to deliver a variety of river enhancement, monitoring and citizen science-based community engagement across the Colne Catchment. Last chance to apply! Expires today.
#recruiting
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/job/rivers-p...
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Rivers Project Officer - Colne Valley Regional Park
We are looking for an enthusiastic Rivers Project Officer to deliver a variety of river enhancement, monitoring and citizen science-based community engagement across the Colne Catchment. Summary of ro...
https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/job/rivers-project-officer/
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ColneCAN
about 2 months ago
Nicky from
@gwksouth.bsky.social
spent a Saturday morning at Willowbank in
#NewDenham
with Malcolm and his
#volunteer
friends recently and was impressed by their
#Riverfly
monitoring skills and set up, thank you Roger
@goldcrest10.bsky.social
for the photos.
@riverflies.bsky.social
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Paul Frost
3 months ago
Kingfisher, Chiffchaff and Reed Warbler from a visit to Maple Lodge yesterday.
#birds
#ukbirding
#hertsbirds
#londonbirds
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Thank you to everyone who was generous enough to give up their Saturday morning to Clean Up
#Colnbrook
#Slough
. These are some of the amazing
#volunteers
. They had a big impact. The local residents and wildlife have a lot to thank them for.
about 2 months ago
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Productive meeting with
@buckscouncil.bsky.social
councillors in
#Denham
this afternoon and joined by @joymorrissey MP on Teams. Exciting to progress opportunities to protect & enhance the Colne Valley Regional Park. Thank you everyone for making the time for this.
about 2 months ago
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