Category: Blog
-
Events for April 2026
Here are the nature-based events we will be holding for April 2026. Come to the Youth Matters event at Derby Road playing fields this Saturday 11am-4pm to discover what lives there. This is followed by a Sunday nature walk round Shaw Farm (up Eaves Knoll) to look at the improvements for nature carried out by…
-
Nature Cafe: Monthly Drop-In Sessions for 2026
Have you an idea or suggestion for helping nature recover in the New Mills area?Do you want to find out what the opportunities are for helping local wildlife?Whatever your interest, come down to one of the informal monthly drop-in sessions to discuss with a member of the Nature New Mills group. Sessions will be held…
-
Discover Nature at Town Council Open Spaces
Nature New Mills are supporting New Mills Town Council’s consultation on the Five Year Plan for parks and open spaces, by helping discover the wildlife that lives there at the moment and advising on potential future options. A series of events will provide an opportunity for the community to voice their ideas and hopes for…
-
Can you help our summer events?
Could you help nature by volunteering at one of our summer events? The two imminent occasions are the Nature Discovery event in Mousley Bottom on Sunday 22nd June, and the stall / nature discovery activities at the One World Festival on Saturday 5th July. Any assistance you can give, for whatever length of time, will…
-
Nature Discovery Event, Sunday 22nd June 2025
Drop in between 11am and 3pm to discover and record what lives in the Mousley Bottom meadow (by the DCC Rangers hut: ///defrost.sing.trousers) This is the first in our series of nature discovery survey events funded by the Species Survival Fund, and will be fun and educational for all, from experts and enthusiasts to families.No…
-
-
AGM and Bring & Share Social: Rock Mill Centre, Wednesday April 30th, 7-9pm
Annual General Meeting, including updates on activities, projects and plans for this year. Bring food and share if you wish (Label food for sharing in case of allergies). Tea and coffee provided. Hope to see you there! Agenda: Minutes of the 2025 AGM available here.
-
Swifts to Soar!
We’re thrilled to announce we’ve successfully applied for grant funding to further our work supporting swifts and other red-listed birds in the High Peak. High Peak Borough Council were offering grants to community groups with projects that can make a difference as we face the nature and climate crisis. Nature New Mills made a strong…