Citizen Science- Water Quality Monitoring

 This month we had the pleasure of hosting a Water Monitoring Citizen Science Investigation (CSI) course delivered by the Westcountry Rivers Trust. It was a day of two rivers. Sunny skies and crisp conditions greeted 16 volunteer citizen science volunteers from across the Taw and Torridge catchments as they learnt the skills and knowledge needed to monitor river water quality.

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Jack and Perry expertly presented the theory behind the CSI and engaged with volunteers in great discussions on the challenges faced with river water quality. Following refreshments, courtesy of The Plough Arts Centre and the Fox and Hounds Country Hotel, we stepped outside and familiarised ourselves with the testing kits and how to use them in the field.

The day was well documented by film crew (Gemma, Emmeline and Adam) who captured our magnificent models (volunteers) in action!

Are you interested in becoming a citizen scientist to monitor water quality in your local river? You can find out more by visiting:  Westcountry CSI - Westcountry Rivers Trust (wrt.org.uk)

 Just under 10,000 trees planted!

 Anneliese has planted trees at Yeo Valley community Woodlands.

Our first Doggy Pledge... Tree Planting Teddy, Ally and Steve Planting 2200 native trees to reinstate field hedging within stock fencing as per the tithe map of 1839, so creating 3 fields from one.

Sally has planted 7000 trees to link patches of ancient woodland, most trees have been grown from seed collected on the farm and planted in the new woodland.

This month’s Pledges

Sue Helping hedgehogs in her garden.

Cam has pledge to Plant wildflowers in his garden.

Izzy has created a wildlife pond in her garden.

Nature Recovery Plan

 Have you read the Nature recovery plan?  Nature Recovery Plan (northdevonbiosphere.org.uk)

Follow the progress being made by the Nature Improvement Working Group on social media. Nature Recovery Group | Facebook