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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/06/2025

1 week to go until our #Accrington EcoFest 2025! With live music, street performers, food trucks and more, it is sure to be the best celebration of #environmental action in #Hyndburn! A #free, #familyfriendly event for anyone to take part in, join us in Accrington's town centre 10am-3pm.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 05/06/2025

Accrington EcoFest is back for its fourth year! The free, family-friendly event which showcases all things green and environmentally friendly will be held on Broadway in Accrington Town Centre on Sat 14th June 2025, 10am - 3pm. Visit our website to find out more: prospectsfoundation.org.uk/eco-fest/

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 24/02/2025

#MothMonday We'll be keeping our eyes out for Drinker caterpillars which should be emerging around our wetlands again soon! We've found both the adults and larvae on Peel Park & the Coppice LNR, there is something so endearing about the adult Drinker! #teammoth #mothsmatter #ukwildlife

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 18/02/2025

Our FREE Willow Heart Weaving Workshop last Monday was a big success! Combining #conservation & #heritagecrafts is very important to us for the #HyndburnsNatureReserves project! Coppicing willow is important for many heritage crafts and also as a important woodland management tool. #uk #hyndburn

Our group of willow heart weavers! They are holding their fantastic willow creations.

Our work space, you can see participants creating the willow hearts by bending the willow gently into shape.

A finished woven willow heart being held by a very proud participant!

Our volunteers coppicing some neglected willow trees which were posing a risk to path users.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 17/02/2025

We've not had a chance to get out with the moth trap this year yet, but here are some of the moths that we caught last February for #MothMonday! A worn Satellite, Chestnut, & 2 Dotted Border. 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #teammoth #mothsmatter #ukwildlife #hyndburn

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 10/02/2025

#MothMonday comes around so quickly! What's better for #valentines week than a True Lover's Knot moth? These moths have such a fascinating pattern on their wings which really makes them stand out from other noctuids. 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #hyndburn #ukwildlife #teammoth #mothsmatter

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 03/02/2025

#MothMonday again already? This intricate beauty is a Latticed Heath which we found in our light trap last July, but you can also see it during the day as well! 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #mothsmatter #teammoth #ukwildlife #accrington

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 31/01/2025

We know what you mean! Whilst not officially classed as temperate rainforest, today we did the Plantlife Rapid Rainforest Assessment at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR in #Accrington. Here's some good looking #lichens & #bryophytes that we saw!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 31/01/2025

Litter-picking at Woodnook Vale LNR, thank you to the #HyndburnsNatureReserves #volunteers for your hard work. Unfortunately, this is just the entrance, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk if you would like to help future cleanups at the site! #accrington #ukconservation

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 30/01/2025

We hear that bluesky likes #mushrooms... Here are some from our volunteer session yesterday! Looks like some old King Alfred's Cakes and Velvet Shank, but we're no #mushroom experts! #ukwildlife #accrington #ukconservation

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 27/01/2025

Anyone lost a trolley? 🛒 Lots of bramble, willow, and birch removal at #HyndburnsNatureReserves in January! Thank you to our #volunteers for helping us remove this scrub to benefit ground flora and keep paths clear! #ukconservation #accrington #oswaldtwistle #hyndburn #lancashire #windfallfund

A before and after of bramble and overgrown vegetation being removed to revitalise an old meadow space. A shopping troll is can be seen which was entangled in the overgrown mess!

Before and after of birch coppicing to benefit bilberry and heather.

Before and after of Willow tree coppicing to prevent branches from falling on to the path.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 27/01/2025

Some Elephant Hawk-moths for #MothMonday! These glamourous moths were sadly missing from all of our moth traps last year, but we did find a few caterpillars nearby so we're hopeful for this year! #mothsmatter #teammoth #hyndburn #accrington #ukwildlife

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 24/01/2025

We love skippers! Something about them makes them seem more approachable than other butterflies, and male skippers are the perfect models whilst they are perching on leaves! 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #butterfly #ukwildlife

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 23/01/2025

We are hosting a #BigGardenBirdwatch event at our community allotment in #Accrington! A great opportunity to meet other birders and take part in some citizen science.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 23/01/2025

#Oak Sapling Rescue! To maintain the health of our heathland habitat @ Peel Park & the Coppice, these poor baby oaks were doomed to be cut down. But after a successful rescue mission, they are now living happily elsewhere in #Hyndburn & at our tree nursery. #accrington #conservation #treeplanting

Oak Sapling rescue on The Coppice. A group of volunteers and our project officers are holding the rescued oak trees.

A freshly dug up Oak tree held by our project officer Robert.

Our project officer Robert potting on the rescued oak saplings at our new Tree Nursery.

Our volunteer planting one of the rescued oaks at one of tree planting sites.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 22/01/2025

#WaterfallWednesday? Who knew! We have plenty of great waterfalls throughout #Hyndburn, but our recent trip to Jackhouse nature reserve treated us with this wonderful fern and waterfall combo!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 21/01/2025

Fascinating read about Tauros! Our meadow habitats really suffer without the impacts of large herbivores, excited to the results of this study. In the meantime, we'll keep our trusty contractor on hand to help restore Hyndburn's meadows with his compact tractor!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 20/01/2025

Dreaming of burnet moths during this dreary Monday afternoon! Those striking red & black markings are always a treat to spot on a summer walk. 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR Left: 6-spot Burnet Right: Narrow-bordered 5-spot Burnet #mothmonday #mothsmatter #teammoth #ukwildlife #accrington

Narrow-bordered 5-spot Burnet moth on Creeping Thistle

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 16/01/2025

#ThrowbackThursday to our leaky dam creation 3 years ago! We created it to reduce flood risk at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR, whilst also creating valuable habitat for #wildlife! It is now doing that job perfectly. Thank you to @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social for the assist! #hyndburn

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 14/01/2025

What's better on a rainy day than to visit your local stream? On a site visit to Jackhouse nature reserve today we saw some beautiful water features & #bryophytes. The reserve is within the UK's "Rainforest Zone" which is not hard to believe looking at these mossy trees! #hyndburn #ukwildlife

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 13/01/2025

Definitely need to go looking again! We had some back in 2019.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 13/01/2025

Our #HyndburnsNatureReserves volunteers were out on-site thinning birch to benefit heath species. It is currently quite magical-looking at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR, with icicles adoring the waterfalls and great views of the landscape! #hyndburn #accrington #windfallfund #snowday

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 13/01/2025

A Beautiful Golden Y to brighten up your Monday! The snow has been fun but we're looking forward to seeing some flashy pollinators again! 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #MothMonday #mothsmatter #teammoth #ukwildlife

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 09/01/2025

#ThrowbackThursday to our #butterfly bank creation last summer! We are excitedly waiting to see what #wildflowers and #pollinators will use the bank this year. You can also see the results of Pleck Meadow's third annual cut in the aerial!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 07/01/2025

'Messy nature' FTW! We can't wait to see our meadows get messy again with a huge range of wildflowers and pollinators. 🌼🐝 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice's Northern Gateway #accrington #hyndburn #windfallfund

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 07/01/2025

Are you looking to make some sustainable changes in 2025? Do you have questions about climate change? PROSPECTS will be holding a workshop in #Oswaldtwistle all about community climate action. 🗓️Thursday 30th January, 7pm - 9pm. Reserve your free ticket: bit.ly/3CaYvem #hyndburn #climatechange

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 07/01/2025

No #hyndburnnaturereserves volunteer sessions this week due to the snowy weather, but check out these great shots of a wintery Peel Park & the Coppice LNR from Monday! #hyndburn #accrington #snowday #windfallfund

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 20/12/2024

#HappyHolidays Everyone! PROSPECTS will now be closed for the festive season until Monday 6th January 2025. We hope you enjoy the festivities, see you in the New Year!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 13/12/2024

We will be hosting another natural #wreath making session on Monday 16th December, 6pm to 8pm in Accrington. Contact robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk for more details!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 13/12/2024

#Festive crafts galore! We have been hosting sessions for the local community to learn traditional #winter crafts. Wreathes from #willow and evergreen foliage, reindeers from coppiced #hazel, and baskets from #bramble vines. All locally sourced and done as part of healthy habitat management!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 09/12/2024

#Bluesky over Pleck Wetlands today - a beautiful day to do some practical conservation with our volunteers.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/12/2024

We love bee-mimics! Here is my favourite, a Bumblebee Plumehorn (Volucella bombylans), from June this year. #hoverflies -Robert.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/12/2024

Our #HyndburnsNatureReserves project is underway with lots of volunteer sessions coming up in December! Go to our webpage for more information: bit.ly/4gi6rZM #Accrington #Hyndburn #NorthWest #PROSPECTS #WindfallFund @hyndburncouncil.bsky.social

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/12/2024

🌧️ Pleck wetlands had a little accident the other week after #StormBert, but we have freed its drainage pipe from accumulated vegetation and built up its lower bank with clay. This should prevent overflowing in the future. Thank you again to our volunteers for willing to get mucky on this one!

Building the bank up with clay obtained from excavations on-site for our butterfly bank.

The finished bank, it will look at bit odd without any vegetation for a while, but it should do the trick!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/12/2024

🦋 Woodland glades are important respites for #pollinators where they can bask in the sunshine and visit woodland floor flowers. We have been turning this area under some power lines, where trees aren't allowed to mature, into a haven for pollinators!

Removing Birch regen from under the power lines, exposing the woodland floor and allowing woodland flora to thrive.

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Cutting and raking vegetation to reduce nutrients in the area - preventing competitive species like dock and nettle from becoming dominant.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/12/2024

🌸 The Hawthorn hedgerow we planted along Pleck Meadow will provide plenty of flowers and fruits for #wildlife, thank you to our volunteers for bracing the rain on this session!

Planting Hawthorn hedgerow in the rain. Thank you to our TreeACTION Project Officer Helen for helping with this.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/12/2024

Hedgerow planting, woodland glade making, and wetland bank building! It has been a busy start to the new #HyndburnsNatureReserves project as we continue with conservation activities at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR. #PROSPECTS #WindfallFund @hyndburncouncil.bsky.social #Accrington #Hyndburn

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 03/12/2024

Hello Bluesky! We are a local #EnvironmentalCharity working in the borough of #Hyndburn, UK. We are excited to share our work with the community to improve & promote our 6 themes: #Biodiversity, Energy #Conservation, Local Food, Environmental Awareness, Sustainable Transport, and Waste & Recycling.

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