Avon Wildlife Trust put out a number of easy to use guides to help people identify wildlife – http://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-explorer
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Looking out for wildlife while on the Slopes – part 1
In April the NSI published a newsletter with a list of surveys from the Wildlife Trust and others you can do while on the Slopes – or in your home or garden. These are a few of the ideas: Pollinator Monitoring scheme (PoMS) – https://www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/projects/pollinator-monitoring The Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS) is a new national surveys. …
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Northern Slopes open – updated Government advice 23 May 2020
Government published expanded and new advice on the key principles of enjoying the benefits of being outside, while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus. http://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-guidance-on-access-to-green-spaces
Northern Slopes open – updated Government advice 11/5/2020
The Northern Slopes are open for exercise and activities in line with the Government’s updated advice published on 11 May 2020. You can see the advice in relation to Parks and Green Spaces at http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#public-spaces–outdoor-activities–exercise
#Northernslopes – Northern Slopes Instagram account launched
Thanks to Young Rangers and Groundwork we now have an Instagram account – #Northernslopes or http://www.instagram.com/northernslopesbristol/. Looking forward to seeing people’s posts about the Slopes.
Northern Slopes open for daily exercise
Currently the Northern Slopes are open for daily exercise in line with Bristol City Council and Government guidance. All other activities have been postponed including those advertised on the pages of the website. Check the parks and green space advice on www.gov.uk/coronavirus and www.bristol.gov.uk/museums-parks-sports-culture/parks-changes-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19 to see what you should be doing when visiting the Slopes.
Welcome to our new website
Today we have launched our new website, which we hope you will find it easier to read and find your way around. Thanks to Kevin, Sam and Caroline for setting it up. It is work in progress – so any suggestions for improvements always welcome via our contacts page.