jonstopp

always to do with creative leisure time and the natural environment. focus on social impact of blue green across uk north. join in, get out there.

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

If you’re not eager to experience the dizzying heights of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in person, check out this video from a boater’s perspective - what a view! 😍

🎥 @OutlanderKitchn

📍 Llangollen Canal

#FridayFeeling

[Natural England @NaturalEngland]

Nature is being given a boost in the North West thanks to the creation of #Wigan and #Leigh #NationalNatureReserve.

The 738 ha reserve will help connect over 300,000 people with nature and make the area a great place for business.

Read more: https://t.co/Q4pnzSckbs

[Dave Barlow @DaveBarlow16]

Exciting news from @TEP_Ltd .. recognition is excellent validation- we are on the right track. Rivers are back focus. Hope the Mersey Otter gets an invite or at least a prawn sandwich. #mersey @MancNature

[Dave Barlow @DaveBarlow16]

The River Medlock- Back for Good.. there’s a song in there somewhere. 😉

[Waitrose & Partners @waitrose]

We have pledged to remove all potentially harmful garden chemicals by the end of this year. We will only sell non-harmful, natural and sustainable garden alternatives such as PlantGrow, helping our customers increase and maintain biodiversity in their gardens. #sustainableliving

[City of Trees @CityofTreesMcr]

Wow 👇💚

[Open Culture @openculture]

Walter Cronkite Imagines the Home of the 21st Century … Back in 1967

https://t.co/qk4SDZB2zZ

[Royal Academy @royalacademy]

It has dragons. Bet the @britishmuseum’s gate doesn’t have dragons.

[Canal & River Trust North West @CRTNorthWest]

THANK YOU to all the volunteers, partner organisations & supporters that have helped us achieve @GreenFlagAward on the #RochdaleCanal in #Manchester City Centre! We are overwhelmed & truly proud of everyone involved! #UrbanWaterways #LifesBetterByWater #GreenFlagAward2020

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

We're kick-starting nature recovery across England 🌲

Our Local Nature Recovery Strategy pilots will work to create new and improved wildlife-rich areas and habitats 🐝

Watch our video to learn more ⬇️

https://t.co/mRnV6zi1QZ

[Positive News @PositiveNewsUK]

Can we live well without overstepping planetary limits or harming the prospects of people in developing countries? Some cities are finding out
https://t.co/qUfukAHxkI

[Casey Morrison @caseymorrison]

I've set up some public zooms to talk about how citizens can help councils for public parks: Friday 26 June at 12.30 or Monday 29 June at 4pm. https://t.co/cO473TAje6
and a padlet board to add ideas. https://t.co/PISJYNA15D #futureparks

[#MFoN @MancNature]

One way or another there will be a #MFoN 2020. Please continue to support us and the wildlife of Manchester- your wildlife 🦆🦅🦉🦎🦟

[Tom Bloxham @TomBloxhamMBE]

First Castlefield goslings spotted this year ⁦@OurCastlefield⁩ ⁦@FowlPhotos⁩

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Hazel has a reputation as a magical tree. A hazel rod is supposed to protect against evil spirits, as well as being used as a wand and for water-divining. Stirring jam with a hazel twig prevents it from being stolen by fairies!

#FolkloreThursday

[Canal & River Trust @CanalRiverTrust]

Our teams are putting up these signs across our entire network. To ensure that this happens as quickly and effectively as possible, we’d appreciate your help. You can print and display this poster in your boat window, on towpaths and noticeboards 👉 https://t.co/pHVja1uvGI

[Sustrans North @SustransNorth]

Good morning everyone. The #NationalCycleNetwork is experiencing high use at the moment, as an important form of transport & exercise for many #keyworkers & local people. Please be responsible & use social distancing guidelines. thanks https://t.co/8iVkX2okd5

[Mike Clist @mikey1952uk]

Fullers cancel all commercial rents in letter to tenants

[Forestry England @ForestryEngland]

The most important thing for Forestry England is to keep the public and our staff safe.

From tonight (22 March 2020) we will close all recreation facilities in the woods and forests we manage.

Please follow the government’s guidance: https://t.co/mwZghpT5Ag

[Dunham Massey National Trust @DunhamMasseyNT]

We’ve taken the decision to close our deer park and gardens to restrict the spread of coronavirus. Our countryside and coastal locations remain open with parking charges waived, but we encourage people to stay local and observe social distancing. https://t.co/YQfjBTgU18