LUCT NEWS
LUCT intern blog
Our new interns, Daniel & Gabriel, share with us their experiences of the first couple of months and what led them here.
Paid internship opportunities
We’re currently looking for two enthusiastic candidates to join us in Practical Conservation Summer Placements - Paid Internships roles.
Welcome Emma!
Our new project officer for LUCT’s Swale and Ure Washlands habitat creation scheme starts work on Monday (15 March 2021).
Happy Lesser Yellowlegs Anniversary!!!
It is now a year since the Lesser Yellowlegs first arrived at Nosterfield. It has survived pandemics and thousands of camera lenses, to become possibly the most photographed UK yellowlegs ever.
Lower Ure Conservation Trust receives grant from the government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund
The Lower Ure Conservation Trust Swale and Ure Washlands project is one of the first environmental projects awarded a grant from the government’s £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
Leeches in the landscape - a look into the past
The historic wetlands of the Lower Ure and Swale valleys have some fascinating stories to tell. Welcome to the first in our series of occasional blogs giving an insight into this heritage.
Osprey Optimism
The months of July and August 2020 have provided an unprecedented period of activity for Ospreys at Nosterfield Nature Reserve.
Search for Treasure at Nosterfield
If you venture out into Nosterfield Nature Reserve and Quarry you’ll find treasure hidden in the landscape with a series of 12 geocaches to discover.
Volunteers shine at hedgelaying
Find out about our the new endeavours of our team of fantastic volunteers…
A volunteer’s view from Lockdown
One of our dedicated volunteers Gareth lives close to the reserve where he usually takes His daily walk. We asked Gareth to give us an update on what he’s seen over the past few weeks so that we can share it.