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Press Release Archive: 2008

23 Dec 2008Walking in a Winter Wonderland
During the festive period the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to go for a walk in the countryside and take photos of the winter wonderland
01 Dec 2008Thinking big: the future of nature conservation
At a conference in November, those involved with Lincolnshire’s nature reserves heard about the new philosophy of landscape-scale conservation
28 Nov 2008Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust celebrates 60 years
On Tuesday 2 December, founder member and Trust President Dr Ted Smith CBE will be joined by current Trustees and staff to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
26 Nov 2008Christmas gift ideas from the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
If you are getting ready for Christmas then the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust can help with a range of great gift ideas, traditional Christmas decorations and Christmas cards.
25 Nov 2008Prestigious conservation award to be presented to former Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Director, Stuart Crooks
The Wildlife Trusts are proud to announce that the 2008 Christopher Cadbury staff medal, which is awarded once every three years, will go to Stuart Crooks, of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
28 Oct 2008Wild Lincolnshire photographic book published
Wild Lincolnshire - a photographic book of Lincolnshire’s wildlife and wild places by renowned Lincolnshire photographer Geoff Trinder was launched on Saturday 25 October 2008
13 Oct 2008Creating a Living Landscape in the Lincolnshire Fens
This Friday there is an opportunity to find out more about ambitious plans to restore, recreate and reconnect wildlife habitats in the Lincolnshire Fens.
10 Oct 2008Land managers invited to help save water voles
The Marsh Water Vole Project has organised two special training days, on 28 and 29 October, for land managers to learn about latest techniques to control mink
07 Oct 2008One million hectares across the UK dedicated to climate change adaptation
Today (Tuesday 7 October) the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s new Chief Executive, Paul Learoyd, and Assistant Director (Conservation), Caroline Steel are joining Wildlife Trusts from across to UK in celebrating a milestone in landscape-scale conservation: more than 100 schemes across the UK will help people and wildlife combat the impacts of climate change.  Together these “Living Landscape” schemes cover more than one million hectares.
07 Oct 2008The special limestone grasslands of Lincolnshire and Rutland are to benefit from major funding
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is delighted to have received a grant of £115,000,  on behalf of the project partners including the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, to help secure the future of the rare limestone grasslands of Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland.
03 Oct 2008Last chance to ensure a BIG future for wildlife
Lincolnshire people have just two weeks to influence the future of the county’s wildlife by taking part in the final stage of Lincolnshire Assembly’s “Big Ideas” consultation
26 Sep 2008A bag for life and for wildlife
Shopping with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust can help reduce the necessity to use plastic bags and help Lincolnshire’s wildlife
15 Sep 2008Birds on the Move
Witness one of the wonders of nature and discover what’s happening in the bird world on a guided walk at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve on Saturday 20 September from 8.30am until 11am.
28 Jul 2008Dive in to National Marine Week at Far Ings
Join the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust this Friday (1 August 2008) at the Far Ings Visitor Centre and celebrate our special seas with fun activities for all the family.
24 Jul 2008For Peat's Sake!
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is urging gardeners to go peat-free for International Bog Day (Sunday 27 July).
22 Jul 2008Wildlife activities for the summer holidays
Enjoy some hands-on wildlife activities with your children during the holidays this summer
07 Jul 2008Wetlands hold the key to protecting our past and future
‘Wetland Vision’ sets scene for wetland creation and restoration across the East Midlands
04 Jul 2008Science the winner as Government rejects badger cull
The Wildlife Trusts will welcome Monday's announcement, from Environment Secretary Hilary Benn, rejecting a badger cull as a solution to combating bovine TB in cattle.
26 Jun 2008Get a taste for wildlife
An extra special Wildlife Taster Weekend is taking place at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve on 8th – 10th August 2008
06 Jun 2008Home grown inspiration wins environment award
Last night (Thursday 5 June) the Lincolnshire Environmental Award 2008 was awarded to Doddington Hall & Gardens where, in the farm shop and café, you can now enjoy home grown produce from the restored kitchen garden.
04 Jun 2008BioBlitz reaches new recording highs
Members of the public helped naturalists find and identify 357 species during the Banovallum BioBlitz - more species than were recorded at the BioBlitz events in previous years.
23 May 2008Reserves open for wildlife and people
Three of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s best loved nature reserves are holding special open days on Sunday 1 June 2008.
29 Apr 2008BioBlitz at Banovallum
The third annual BioBlitz - a 24 hour wildlife survey - will be taking place at Banovallum House in Horncastle from 4.00pm on Friday 16 May until 4.00pm on Saturday 17 May 2008.
28 Apr 2008Conservationists unite to condemn Wash barrage proposal
Issued on behalf of the RSPB, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
24 Apr 2008Green Awards deadline draws near
Individuals, groups and businesses from around the county have already entered the Lincolnshire Environmental Awards but it is not too late to get your entry in. The deadline is 30 April 2008.
11 Apr 2008Beautiful bluebells are feeling blue
The carpet of bluebells in Britain’s ancient woodlands is special sight. It is at this time of year, in April and May, when they are at their most magnificent and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has organised three woodland open days for people to enjoy the dazzling display.
09 Apr 2008Calling all communities, schools, businesses and individuals who are going green
Entries are being sought in the Lincolnshire Environmental Award and Lincolnshire Young Environmentalist Award. The deadline for entries from North Lincolnshire, North-East Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire is 30 April 2008.   
12 Mar 2008Easter just got wilder with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Join a Trust event this Easter and all the family can get involved searching for the Easter bunny, frogs and bats.
06 Mar 2008New website launched for an overlooked Lincolnshire landscape
A new website - lincsmarshes.org.uk – is being launched by the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes Project.
29 Feb 2008Make a leap for frogs this leap year
On our extra day of the year, 29 February, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is calling for people to consider the future for frogs and other amphibians
26 Feb 2008The Wildlife Trusts welcome brighter future for water voles
The Wildlife Trusts celebrate as the water vole becomes a protected species
22 Feb 2008Outdoor learning for adults
During 2008, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is offering a range of opportunities to adults to learn about and explore the natural world
12 Feb 2008House sales set to rise during National Nest Box Week
An increase in house sales is being predicted during February – as the UK steps in to help provide new homes for millions of garden birds during National Nest Box Week.
31 Jan 2008Seeking the green champions of 2008
Could you be a winner? The search is on to find Lincolnshire's top environmental businesses, societies, schools and individuals.
11 Jan 2008Children invited to get messy in aid of our feathered friends
Horncastle Wildlife Watch is kick-starting its programme of events for children at 10am on Saturday 19 January at Banovallum House in Horncastle

 
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