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🌸 A tiny summer visitor to the UK, the Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum), migrates from Southern Europe a...
22/08/2026

🌸 A tiny summer visitor to the UK, the Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum stellatarum), migrates from Southern Europe and can be spotted hovering like a hummingbird as it feeds on nectar from flowers such as Honeysuckle and Red Valerian 🌸

With grey-brown wings, bright orange hindwings and a distinctive black-and-white “tail”, its rapid wingbeats create a humming sound which makes it a magical sight in gardens, woodland edges, parks and scrubland.

🌿Thanks to their tolerance for a wide range of food and habitat types, Hummingbird Moth populations are doing well across the UK, with some records suggesting they are increasing due to rising temperatures.

If you want to see this amazing visitor in your garden, consider planting nectar-rich flowers and climbing plants.

Hi 👋It's Friyay! Why not grab your gloves, pack your picker and join us as a Weekend Warrior?🔊What events or activities...
21/08/2026

Hi 👋
It's Friyay! Why not grab your gloves, pack your picker and join us as a Weekend Warrior?
🔊What events or activities are happening in your area? Help us make sure no one misses out - Spotlight your event by dropping it in the comments below and add it to the events page on the website from your dashboard 🔊

🤝 Better together!At the heart of RiverCare & BeachCare are the communities that make it all happen. 💙Across our network...
20/08/2026

🤝 Better together!

At the heart of RiverCare & BeachCare are the communities that make it all happen. 💙

Across our network, volunteers, local groups, organisations and partners work side by side to care for the places that matter to them.

From litter picks and habitat improvements to citizen science, wildlife monitoring and sharing local knowledge, working together allows us to achieve so much more for our rivers, beaches and surrounding environments. 🌿

But it's not just about what we can achieve for the environment. These activities bring people together, create new connections and give communities the opportunity to make a positive difference right on their doorstep.

This carousel celebrates just some of the people across our network who show what community action is all about. 👏

A huge thank you to all our volunteers, groups and partners for continuing to work together to create stronger communities and healthier environments. 💚

💧 Every drop counts.Simple actions at home can make a real difference to our water supplies and the environment.Instead ...
17/08/2026

💧 Every drop counts.

Simple actions at home can make a real difference to our water supplies and the environment.

Instead of pouring leftover water down the sink, why not give it a second life? Water from rinsing fruit and vegetables, waiting for the shower to warm up, or finishing a glass of water can often be reused to water your houseplants or garden (where it's safe to do so).

By making small changes like these, we can all help reduce unnecessary water use and protect this precious resource during the warmer months. Together, those small actions can have a big impact. 🌿

What water-saving habit has become part of your daily routine? Share your tips in the comments below! 💙

🌿 Protecting our waterways from Floating Pennywort 🌿Floating Pennywort is a non-native invasive plant that can spread in...
13/08/2026

🌿 Protecting our waterways from Floating Pennywort 🌿

Floating Pennywort is a non-native invasive plant that can spread incredibly quickly, forming dense mats across the surface of rivers and streams.

If left unmanaged, it can:
💧 Restrict water flow
🌱 Outcompete native plants
🐟 Reduce habitats for fish and other wildlife
🚣 Obstruct recreation on our waterways

That's why volunteers play such an important role in helping to manage its spread. Through organised removal sessions, they help restore healthier waterways and create space for native wildlife to thrive.

Removing invasive species is just one of the many ways our volunteers care for local rivers and support biodiversity across East Anglia. 💚

Have you ever spotted Floating Pennywort on your local waterway?

Today, we're celebrating the amazing young people who are helping to shape a greener, more sustainable future💚We're incr...
12/08/2026

Today, we're celebrating the amazing young people who are helping to shape a greener, more sustainable future💚

We're incredibly lucky to have so many inspiring young supporters within the Keep Britain Tidy community who are leading by example and encouraging sustainable habits within their schools, families and communities.

Whether its litter picking in their local parks or making their schools more sustainable through our Eco-Schools initiative, every effort counts.

We value the enthusiasm, creativity and new ideas that young people bring to tackling environmental issues and we are excited to see what they achieve as the next generation of leaders and decision makers.

✨Thank you to every young volunteer making a difference and inspiring others to take action!✨

🌱 It's National Allotments Week! 🌱Allotments and gardens are more than just places to grow fruit and vegetables—they're ...
10/08/2026

🌱 It's National Allotments Week! 🌱

Allotments and gardens are more than just places to grow fruit and vegetables—they're havens for wildlife and can play an important role in protecting our natural environment.

By making a few simple choices, such as collecting rainwater, planting for pollinators, composting garden waste and avoiding harmful chemicals, we can all help create healthier habitats for wildlife while protecting our rivers and green spaces.

Whether you have an allotment, a garden or just a few pots on your windowsill, every small action makes a difference.

How are you helping nature thrive where you live? We'd love to hear your favourite gardening or allotment tips in the comments! 🌼🐝💚

Did you know that 85% of the world’s chalk streams are found in the UK?🐟 These rare and precious habitats are fed by min...
07/08/2026

Did you know that 85% of the world’s chalk streams are found in the UK?

🐟 These rare and precious habitats are fed by mineral-rich water that comes up from underground chalk aquifers. This natural filtration system creates pure freshwater that is crucial to a variety of iconic UK wildlife from water voles and otters, to kingfishers and mayflies.

🌿 But these unique rivers are under increasing pressure from over-abstraction, pollution, habitat modification and climate change, leaving many in poor health. The good news? Across the UK, conservation efforts are restoring natural flows, improving water quality, reconnecting floodplains and working with local communities to protect these ecosystems for future generations 💙

Want to find out where your nearest chalk stream is? Click here for Natural England’s interactive map: https://naturalengland-defra.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/1bb8e710c8254e8fa33e95c7bc13229e_0/explore?location=52.479825%2C-0.876712%2C8

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