Yorkshire Dales environmental charity Friends of Dales programme of monthly online talks runs throughout the winter with the following now available to book via: www.friendsofthedales.org.uk/events
Online talk: The Yorkshire Dales National Park – 70 years on
Wednesday 20 November, 5:00pm
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Park movement and 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Mark Corner, former Chair of Trustees and current member champion for the natural environment for the National Park Authority, will review the achievements of the national park and consider the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead – especially in relation to nature recovery and community sustainability.
Online Talk:
The Flora and Fauna of Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve
Wednesday 4 December, 5:00pm
National Trust Property Ecologist Dr. Elizabeth Sullivan will talk about Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve and its habitats, in particular those at the Tarn – England’s highest lime-rich lake and the moss, its wetland areas. She will also introduce some of the key flora and fauna at the site, providing insight into how they are monitored and managed.
Online Talk:
A Nature-based Approach to Flood Management
Wednesday 22 January, 5:00pm
Ousewem is an innovative flood resilience project identifying and delivering nature-based solutions (NbS) and natural flood management (NFM) to reduce flood risk in vulnerable North Yorkshire communities, spanning Yorkshire’s Swale, Ure, Nidd and Ouse (SUNO) catchments. The project, funded by Defra is part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes managed by the Environment Agency. The programmes will drive innovation in flood and coastal resilience and adaptation to a changing climate.
Amanda Crossfield from Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust – one of Ousewem’s delivery partners – will provide insights into its ongoing work using NbS and NFM techniques which aim to strengthen flood resilience in at-risk North Yorkshire communities whilst enhancing the local environment and supporting a sustainable, adaptive agriculture landscape.
All talks are free – but as a charity we always welcome a small donation.