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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have you made plans for the weekend? 🤔 Autumn is the perfect time to visit the Ribble Estuary. It’s bustling with life as migratory birds travel to and from the country for the winter. Visit our website for more info & a family friendly walk 👇 🔗 ribbletrust.org.uk/exploring-the-ribble-estuary/

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Volunteers: we’d be lost without them! 🤩 This site has a healthy population of deer and they've been treating our woodland like a fast-food drive through! So, to stop them munching the trees, we’ve upgraded 400+ tree guards at this site in Colne. Fancy lending a hand? ribbletrust.org.uk/volunteer

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Hodder Way is now complete! 🎉 Heading along Stocks Reservoir, and up the valley to the remains Greet Cross, before arriving at the source of the River Hodder.🌳 What an incredible journey it’s been — huge congratulations to everyone who joined us, whether for part or the entire adventure!

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The forth stage of the Hodder Way has been completed! 🎉 Beginning at Newton-in-Bowland, we followed the River Hodder along tracks and riverside paths, passing Slaidburn and ending with stretch along Stocks Reservoir. Final stage: www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The third stage of the Hodder Way has been completed! 🎉 Starting at Whitewell, following the River Hodder along riverside paths, and farmland, wrapping up at Newton-in-Bowland with some fun water testing! Join us for the last two stages: www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're looking for volunteers in Darwen to help with water quality sampling on Tues 11th Aug. No previous experience required, all training & equipment provided. Just bring yourself, clean wellies & lunch. For all the details & to book, please visit: tickettailor.com/events/ribbleriverstrust/2278506

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The second stage of the Hodder Way has been completed! 🎉 Up next: walking from Whitewell to Newton-in-Bowland. 🥾✨ Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We're looking for volunteers to help us with water quality monitoring near Clitheroe on Sat 1st August. No previous experience required, all training & equipment provided. Just bring yourself, clean wellies & lunch! For more details & to book, visit: tickettailor.com/events/ribbleriverstrust/2278458

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join us for the Hodder Way from confluence to source in five stages! Join us for all or individual stages, and explore a new area! To find out more and sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Our team were lucky to spend time with pupils at Dalton St Michael's, Skelmersdale chatting all things rivers 🐟 The pupils shared what they’ve been learning in their lessons, and we connected that knowledge to their local rivers, so they can help to tackle some of the challenges we face today.

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🐟 This is how we know what the River Hodder needs. 🐟 Evidence from river surveys & citizen science guides our restoration work. With 8 days to go & the campaign at 80% of our goal, your support helps turn knowledge into action. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We’re entering the final 10 days of Hodder Together for Salmon🐟 Thanks to a huge amount of support we’ve now reached 63% of our £20,000 target. If you’ve already donated, thank you. If you’re able to help again by sharing the campaign, now is the time 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together

A Hodder salmon leaps out of the water with a message urging donations to save the species in 10 days.

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Fancy learning about the science that goes on at the Ribble Rivers Trust? 🧪🌳 Join us for a day in the Barley catchment collecting information to help us identify the health of the area! For more info or to sign up - www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Salmon once filled the River Hodder- so what’s changed? 🐟 This short video shows our team carrying out a fish survey on a tributary of the River Hodder. These surveys provide the evidence that shapes our restoration work. 👉 Support the work here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We’re halfway there- and it’s thanks to you 🩵 Hodder Together for Salmon has reached 50% of its goal. This support is already turning plans into action: 🌱 healthier habitats 🐟 better conditions for salmon 🤝 communities shaping the future Help the Hodder 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It’s spring clean season- and the community showed up 🧹♻️ We’ve teamed up once again with Hoghton Parish Council and local volunteers to give the banks of the River Darwen at Hoghton Bottoms a proper spring clean. Thank you to everyone who gave their time 💙

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

 Join us for a 7.7-mile walk starting at Thompson Park car park and following the River Brun and Calder. With sections of farmland, woodlands and canals. For more info or to sign up - www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Save our rivers…. one slice at a time 🍰 Thanks to Studio Bakery one of our Hodder Together for Salmon supporters will be enjoying a Matilda Cake as part of our Crowdfunder. 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together 👈

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

What are the critters crawling across the rock? 🔎🐛 These tiny little architects are cased caddisfly larvae and they play a vital part in our foodchains and river health. If you’d like to support these species, check out our crowdfunder👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

A huge thank you to our citizen scientists who attended our recent Water Quality event in Clitheroe 👏 As part of the ongoing project, our citizen scientists collected 16 water samples and tested them for ammonia, phosphate, turbidity, and E. coli. Fancy joining us? 👇 ribbletrust.org.uk/volunteer

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Can you help us reach 50%? Thanks to the North Atlantic Samon Fund, every donation is currently being matched, doubling the impact for Salmon in the River Hodder, if you can, please help us get there. 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together 👈

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

There’s so much life in our rivers, but sometimes you have to look closely! 🔎🐜 This invertebrate sample has been taken from Black Brook, where it meets the River Yarrow. These creatures are vital for our ecosystem- feeding on algae, plants, and decaying matter, and providing a food source too!

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our baby trees are loving the sunshine! 🌱🌞 Right now the crab apple, blackthorn, and rowan seeds sown are all starting to germinate. These seeds were sown in the autumn as part of our plan to reduce our reliance on nursery grown trees and instead grow our own!

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Explore the Ribble Valley in style 🚲🌳 Thanks to I Cycle in Clitheroe, one of our supporters will be enjoying a weekend hire of two electric bikes as part of our Hodder Together for Salmon campaign. Learn more and donate 👇 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

How can we be bee sustainable? 🐝 Last week we joined schools from across the Ribble Valley for the Conference for Ribble Valley Schools (CORVS). Students were challenged to answer an important question: How can technology help nature and tackle climate change in our schools? 🤔

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Fancy protecting your river in your spare time? 🔎🐟 Join us on Sunday 12th April at (10.00am- 4.00pm) at our offices in Clitheroe & learn how you can protect your local river- on your own terms! We’d love to see you there, find out more & book on 👇 tickettailor.com/events/ribbleriverstrust/2105699

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Atlantic salmon are one of the most remarkable fish in the natural world. But their numbers are declining. Our new blog explains why these fish need our help. 👉 ribbletrust.org.uk/why-atlantic-salmon-need-our-help/ 👈 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together 👈

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Join us for a 5.3-mile walk passing through fields, Darwen Moor, and Roddlesworth Woods. Providing a chance to enjoy the local scenery and discuss work being conducted in the area as part of our EA Natural Flood Management project. www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Last week we said spring had sprung… Were we technically correct? ✔️ Yes. Did we speak too soon? ✔️ Also yes. Yesterday our team were working at the very top of the catchment, north of Horton in Ribblesdale. They got a taste of spring… followed by rain, hail and snow 🌨️

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It’s time to kick start the spring clean-up season. ♻️ We've been tackling the area where the Rivers Ribble and Darwen join and it’s fair to say that this area hadn't been litter-picked in a long time! Want to get stuck in? Sign up to our weekly volunteer updates 👇 ribbletrust.org.uk/volunteer/

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The end of tree planting season is in sight! 🌳 Our staff and volunteers just have a few more sites left to complete, including some exciting woodland creation in the Douglas sub-catchment. Not long to go now… join us for the final stretch 👇 ribbletrust.org.uk/volunteer/

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Incredible news-we're already 30% towards our goal 🙌 Join 44 passionate backers and pledge today and help us reach 50% funding for the Hodder salmon! Every pledge directly supports habitat restoration and conservation, and your donations are DOUBLED! 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together 👈

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Join us for our annual litter pick along the banks of the Ribble at Howick Cross, Penwortham. Saturday 11th April, 10am -12pm. For all the details and to book a place, visit: www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Our first rewards have been claimed! 🎉 The 2-in-1 Globe™ kindly donated by Brainstorm Toys has already been snapped up by one of our supporters- and we’re not surprised one bit! A huge thank you to Brainstorm Toys 💙 Donate and explore the rewards here: 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together 👈

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

What an incredible start! 🎉 In just over 24 hours, 31 amazing supporters have helped us raise 17% of our goal for Hodder Together for Salmon. Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, and supported so far 💙 Donate and explore the rewards here: 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together 👈

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

✨ It’s launch day! ✨ Today, we’re launching The Hodder and NASF Together for Salmon campaign, because salmon are in decline and rivers need our help. 💧 Our goal: £20,000 in five weeks 💧 Every donation doubled thanks to the North Atlantic Salmon Fund 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hodder-together 👈

Group of children standing on a rocky riverbank, tossing a toy fish in the air using a blue cloth- mimicking the way salmon jump up barriers to move upstream.

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

It’s English Tourism Week! ☀️ Why not try one of our circular river walks? They’re a great way to enjoy the fresh air, discover local wildlife, and see your local river from a new perspective 💧 So, where will your next walk take you?🚶‍♀️ ribbletrust.org.uk/get-outside/circular-river-walks

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The Damselfly Wetland's surveys have ended at Tawd Valley Park! 🔎🐜 Whilst we were conducting Monday's surveys, we were surprised by a group of children from Cobbs Brow Primary School who were out on a fieldtrip. Luckily our Volunteer Coordinator Mike was on hand to show them some watery wildlife!

Volunteer coordinator Mike crouches by a pond, showing aquatic insects in a tray to children gathered around.

The Damselfly Wetland surrounded by grassy banks and leafless trees under a cloudy sky.

Informational sign about The Damselfly Wetland habitat, featuring images of local wildlife and conservation efforts.

Clusters of spawn floating in shallow water surrounded by green grass and reeds.

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Another woodland completed! 🌳 With the help of our brilliant volunteers, we planted 1,700 trees in just 3 sessions at Little Snodworth, Langho- finishing well ahead of schedule 👏 The new woodland uses horse-friendly species to improve paddock health while delivering benefits for nature.

Group of volunteers standing in a field with young tree saplings and wind turbines in the background under a cloudy sky.

Rolling green hillside dotted with young tree saplings protected by white plastic guards under a partly cloudy blue sky.

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Ever wondered what’s REALLY happening in your local river? 🌊🔬 Join us on Tuesday 31st March (10am–4pm) at Darwen Valley Community Centre for some hands-on citizen science water monitoring. We’d love to see you there, find out more and book on 👇 tickettailor.com/events/ribbleriverstrust/2079422

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The best part? This is a publicly accessible site, meaning once the work is complete you’ll be able to see the ponds develop into thriving wildlife havens. Want to help us monitor the water quality here? Join our citizen science event on 31 March. tickettailor.com/events/ribbleriverstrust/2087015

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Book your place – Citizen Science Water Quality Sampling - Darwen NFM – Darwen Valley Community Centre

Citizen Science Water Quality Sampling - Darwen NFM – Darwen Valley Community Centre, Tue 31 Mar 2026 - When and where? Tuesday 31st March, 10.00am - 4.00pm at Darwen Valley Community Centre, 59 Sudel...

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Ponds are underway at Blacksnape! 💧 We’re creating 7 new ponds near Blacksnape Playing Fields as part of our Darwen Natural Flood Management programme. They’ll slow water flow to help reduce flooding and create habitats for wildlife like insects, amphibians, birds and even European eels.

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Sometimes big environmental change starts with something simple… People coming together to share ideas, knowledge and experience- sometimes using nothing more than Post-it notes and flip charts! At Ribble Rivers Trust, collaboration is at the heart of how we work. 💙

Workshop attendees listen to a speaker in a bright room with notes, maps, and colorful sticky notes spread on the table.

Orange sticky notes with handwritten recommendations on a whiteboard, including tips for providing skills and facilitating discussions.

Audience attentively watching a presentation on ecological science and species conservation in a wood-paneled room with large windows.

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Join us for a 4.7-mile walk starting from Downham. The route will pass through fields and along Worston Brook, providing a chance to enjoy the local scenery. During the walk, we'll visit our work on our EA Natural Flood Management site. www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Our trout really are inspiring imaginations! Budding artists from St Anne's and St Joseph's have been visiting their brown trout at Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington. Fancy seeing these little fish yourself? The trout will be in the gallery throughout March, and the school Easter holidays. 🐟

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Our trail cameras have been busy… These images were captured on cameras we use to remotely monitor our project sites, and they give you a little insight into the variety of wildlife our incredible rivers support 💚 And it’s always exciting when the trail cameras show us who’s been visiting! 📸

A curlew walks among rocks in a shallow stream bordered by tall green grasses and wildflowers under a blue sky.

An otter mother and pup in a dark, wooded area with a small rocky stream flowing through dense trees at night.

A kingfisher perched on a branch over a calm stream surrounded by green grass and sparse trees.

A roe deer standing amidst lush green foliage and white wildflowers in a dense forest clearing.

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Our new Fisheries Report is out and the message is clear: salmon need our help. But there’s hope, the Hodder Together for Salmon is coming soon. 📖 ribbletrust.org.uk/how-we-work/evaluation-and-project-reports/ 🐟 ribbletrust.org.uk/hodder-together-for-salmon/

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We've had great turnouts on our guided walks so far this year! With members of the public joining to see our EA Natural Flood management projects along Worston Brook Clitheroe, Darwen Moors and Wrea Green! If you'd like to join on future walks www.tickettailor.com/events/ribbler…

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Ribble Rivers Trust @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🚨 EVENT POSTPONED 🚨 Please note that our equestrian themed farm meeting this Wednesday has been postponed. Our team will work hard to secure another date in the future, and we will advertise the new date asap!

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