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Paddle Peak River Derwent Clean
Our guest blog today is written by the Paddle Peak team! They were out in force again cleaning the River Derwent between Matlock Bath and Cromford and they were joined by Severn Trent’s newly…
River Derwent sighting reported by Janet Reeve
Lone Black Necked Swan swimming towards Derby on the River Derwent
Derwent Living Forest
The Derwent Valley
River Derwent, Grindleford sighting reported by Graham Cole
A water vole swimming.
Connecting to the Heritage of the Derwent Catchment
The Derwent River has carved its self not only into the landscape but also into the history of the communities that surround it. Alongside this river runs the Derwent Heritage Way, from Ladybower…
Derwent Connections Partners
As the Derwent connections project continues to grow, we recognise that we would not be able to achieve our vision without the support of the local communities in the Derwent Catchment area. This is why we are striking up new relationships with local groups and projects around the River Derwent to inspire the community to act against flooding. With the help and support of local communities we can make space for nature and water throughout the Derwent catchment alleviating the risks of flooding. Below is an ever-growing list of community groups and projects that we are partnering with. Additionally check out our upcoming events and regular blog posts to find out how you can get involved.
Thinking outside the Learning Objective- The Forest School Way
Read how Sarah Owens, a Head Teacher in Derbyshire, completed her Forest School Level 3 training with us and was inspired by the Forest School ethos!
Generous donation will help visitors discover more at Aqueduct Cottage
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Aqueduct Cottage has received a £21,000 donation from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund. The generous support will be used to design and install visitor information…
Derwent Meadows
This 18.5 hectare site is an important wildlife area next to a business park in Alvaston. The site is serviced by a riverside cycle path and linked with further permissive paths suitable for a…
Discover your wild side
Diverse, local and innovative, Derbyshire’s very own Wildside Festival is back for 2019 – and wilder than ever before!