by Rea Valley | Jan 27, 2025 | Rea Valley News
After the strength of ‘Storm Eowyn’ came the calm of a perfectly beautiful and well –timed morning at Venus Pool Nature Reserve for our very first specialised event for the wildlife group. Although outside the Rea Valley area, Venus Pool is our closest body of water...
by Rea Valley | Jan 20, 2025 | Rea Valley News
Fourteen of us met for the Rea Valley Community Wildlife Group’s inaugural monthly wildlife walk. After a friendly introduction we set out to explore around the Lead Mines at Snailbeach – an interesting site of industrial history managed by the Shropshire Mines Trust....
by Rea Valley | Nov 17, 2024 | Rea Valley News
Following an intense 10-month campaign the species rich Minsterley Meadows SSSI has been purchased by and for the community! Over £155,000 was raised by local people and organisations. That figure combined with part of a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant has...
by Rea Valley | May 26, 2024 | Breaking News, Rea Valley News
Minsterley Meadows is a c.13 acre (c.5 Ha) Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on the edge of Minsterley. The site is protected for its biodiverse meadow grassland, particularly for its population of Green Winged Orchids; a once widespread orchid in Shropshire...
by Rea Valley | Mar 10, 2023 | All Events, Rea Valley News
Last year we found 12 pairs of curlew but no lapwing, you can read the full report HERE. We need more helpers for this years’ survey. Please come along to our Bird Group meeting on 21st March at 7.30pm in Minsterley Parish Hall. Full details HERE. The survey...
by Rea Valley | Jan 8, 2023 | All Events, Rea Valley News
Interested in wildlife on your doorstep? Then come along to the Annual Meeting of the Rea Valley Community Wildlife Group is on Thursday 16th February 7pm at Minsterley Parish Hall. The evening will feature an entertaining and informative talk from top photographer...