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Making Constable Country even more accessible
Works to make historic Constable Country even more accessible have now been completed by Suffolk County Council, thanks to funding from the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Thousands of visitors from across the world come to the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) each year to follow in the footsteps…
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Two opportunities to join our team
We are recruiting! We have two exciting opportunities working as part of a small team committed to conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 1. Natural Heritage Officer This role, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will deliver a series of outreach projects…
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Hedgerows: the unsung heroes of the landscape
The humble hedgerow is an often-overlooked feature of the landscape. You can find them lining roads, footpaths and gardens and they come in all different shapes and sizes. However, what is not always understood is the vital role hedgerows play in the stitching together our patchwork countryside. Hedgerows are such an important asset to the Dedham Vale’s cultural heritage, wildlife, and landscape. In…
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Wilder Together in the Stour Valley practical event
Following on from our successful webinar on ‘How to connect to your community for wildlife’ the Wilder Together in the Stour Valley Partners are organising a practical evening training session on 10th May. The event will take place between 6-8pm at RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden on ‘ How to plan and run an event’. This…
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Weekend volunteering opportunities
We are delighted to offer two weekend volunteering opportunities that are open to all during May and June. Saturday 20th May – River Gipping Litter Pick – Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich Sunday 18th June – Pond Making and Litter Pick – Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich If you are interested in nature, passionate about…