RNRP General News Updates

River Nene Integrated Catchment Management Plan

River Nene Regional Park are delighted to present the first draft of the River Nene Integrated Catchment Management Plan.

Northamptonshire Local Nature Partnership Conference

River Nene Regional Park had the privilege being part of a team of partners delivering the inaugural Northamptonshire Local Nature Partnership Conference yesterday (October 9th).

New Interpretation Panels Installed

New interpretation panels and signage have been designed and installed around the area for visitors to enjoy their visit and understand the issues that there are for this site.

Northants Local Nature Partnership - Annual Conference

Wednesday 9th October 2013 at University of Northampton, Avenue Campus, Northampton. 10am - 4pm FREE.   To make a Booking

New tree planting project completed March 2013

Some 15,000 trees have been planted at 2 sites in the Rockingham Forest, just north of Kettering. The new planting fills a gap in Weekley Hall wood creating a continuous block woodland covering over 160ha.

River Nene Himalayan Survey

The Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre (NBRC) are working with the Environment Agency to find out where Himalayan Balsam is growing along the River Nene.  Everyone is invited to take part in a Himalayan Balsam survey to search for the Pink Invader.

Fineshade Community Orchard

This grant was awarded to restore and extend this old orchard at the Forestry Commission Top Lodge site and carry out a site survey.

Nene Valley Nature Improvement Area celebrates first Anniversary

Representatives from a major conservation project in Northamptonshire, Peterborough and Huntingdonshire are attending a special event in London today (26th March) to mark the first anniversary of England's Nature Improvement Area (NIA) programme.

Meadow re-creation project at Dovecote Farm, Upper Heyford

The meadow re-creation project at Upper Heyford is now in its fourth year and several new species such as Cowslip and Cuckoo flower have appeared.

Northampton Washlands : Flock to the Valley

Staff and volunteers from River Nene Regional Park and the RSPB invite regular and new visitors to the Washlands, to come and view glittering golden plovers and whistling wigeon through high-powered telescopes

Groundworks North Northamptonshire Green Patch Meadow

The Green Patch is a community based organic food hub, supported by a core group of local volunteers. The meadow is the first part of the regeneration of the improved grassland within the Ise Valley. 

Milton Keynes green design guide gets national award

A guide detailing how to transform urban life by including green spaces, the first of its kind in the UK, has scooped a national award.  At the Landscape Institute Awards ceremony in London earlier this month, it was announced winner of the Local Landscape Planning category.

What does the Nene Valley mean to you?

Take part in a new on-line survey to find out what local people think of the Nene Valley! What's your favourite place in the Nene Valley - is it Stanwick Lakes adventure playground for the kids, or Summer Leys for close-up views of fantastic wildlife?

Boost your business' sustainability credentials

River Nene Regional Park is currently looking to contact local businesses with a corporate offer for woodland planting in the Rockingham area.

Successful Nene Valley Nature Bid Boosts Northamptonshire's Wildlife

The Nene Valley has today (27 February) been chosen as one of 12 flagship nature areas for England that will receive Government funding to make the Nene Valley better for wildlife, people and the economy

Hedge & Tree Planting near Quinton Green

This grant allowed the landowner to replant several kilometres of hedgerow around Quinton and Quinton Green, creating a link from Salcey Forest up to Preston Wood.

Hedgerow Restoration & Replanting at Wollaston

An important hedgerow which is a parish boundary and also edges Wollaston meadows SSSI required a large amount of work to restore it to its former glory.

Water released on to the Water meadow for the first time

Water has been released on to the Water meadow at the Wicksteed Park Nature Reserve for the first time in at least 100 years. Revital-ISE Project.

Northampton's Marina Officially Launched

Northampton's multi-million pound marina officially launched by Environment Agency Chairman.   Northampton's flagship marina officially launched Friday 30th March by Environment Agency Chairman Lord Chris Smith.

Hellidon Millennium Fund

The Hellidon Millennium Fund provided funding to plant woodland on the slopes overlooking the golf course. A grant was given to this group to provide a flat footpath with steps to allow the steep slope to be climbed slightly more easily.