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Year of unpredictable weather takes its toll on Merseyside wildlife Jan 03 2012

MERSEYSIDE wildlife has had to cope with a year of unusual weather which saw “two springs and no summer” but many species have fared well, the National Trust has said.Read

Recycle your Christmas tree Jan 03 2012

THE festive season is over so now is the time to recycle your tree and cards after you take them down on Twelfth Night.Read

Great green activities for the new year Jan 03 2012

JOIN the Young Park Rangers in Bedford Park, Birkdale, on Saturday, January 7. Head down to join in a variety of activities and games organised by the park rangers. Suitable for children over seven, it runs from 11am-1pm in Bedford Park. To book, call 0151 934 2932.Read

Green and gorgeous Dec 27 2011

TOP tips for what to do in the organic garden this week:Read

Great green tips to make the most of resources this new year Dec 27 2011

CHRISTMAS may be over for another year, but there’s still a mountain of waste to deal with.Read

Wirral allotment keepers honoured Dec 20 2011

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Cut waste and enjoy a tasty and eco-friendly Christmas Dec 20 2011

FOOD shoppers will be urged to shop smart and waste less this Christmas and New Year as a Merseyside-wide campaign gets under way this week.Read

Public forests move a step closer to being saved Dec 20 2011

THE Independent Forestry Panel, chaired by The Right Reverend James Jones Bishop of Liverpool, has recognised that there should be a “continuing role” for the nation’s woodlands – a view welcomed by Merseyside conservationists.Read

Donate your wellies this Christmas Dec 13 2011

THE Welly Road Gets the Boot In project is looking for your old boots to recycle into eco-friendly planters.Read

Duck and dive at Wirral’s newest nature reserve Dec 13 2011

JOIN the ducks and go quackers at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, near Neston, as the RSPB’s newest nature reserve gets ready for Christmas and lays on a feast of festive family activities.Read

Merseytravel wins national eco sustainability awards Dec 13 2011

BARRELS of old chip fat have helped Merseytravel scoop a top Public Sector Sustainability 2011 Award.Read

Liverpool Oxfam campaigners met with Shadow Minister for Climate Change Dec 06 2011

LIVERPOOL Oxfam campaigners met with MP Luciana Berger, Shadow Minister for Climate Change, to demand action on environmental issues.Read

Fears for Merseyside wildlife as conservation rules at risk Dec 06 2011

MERSEYSIDE wildlife charities have reacted angrily to government proposals to weaken some of the UK and Europe’s highest-level wildlife protection laws.Read

Pupils launch trees scheme in Merseyside Dec 06 2011

A FOUR-YEAR tree planting drive to create a greener, healthier Merseyside was launched by youngsters in Knowsley.Read

Seasonal stroll around Merseyside’s wildlife havens Nov 29 2011

TAKE a journey back in time and join the RSPB and North Meols Civic Society on Sunday, December 4, on a guided walk to discover the coastal heritage of RSPB Marshside nature reserve, near Southport.Read