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“It’s a top priority for Natural England to unlock the potential of the natural environment to help address the challenges we are facing as a society: poor physical health and mental wellbeing; the climate change crisis and the devastating loss of wildlife.
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Hooky in Harmony has recently linked up with Cherwell & Ray Water Watchers, to help monitor Hook Norton Brook and part of the Swere. Testing is to be done on the second weekend of each month and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, however, you do not have to commit to every month as we will be working as a team. Full training is given and testing equipment will be provided. This is a great way to help your local environment and we are looking for volunteers to get involved. We have a training session organised in Hook Norton on Sunday 4th February at 10am. Please email us if you would like to help.
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Hook Norton Brook and The Swere need your help
Volunteers are needed for the Cherwell & Ray Water Watchers programme of monthly water quality testing in Hook Norton Brook and the Swere at Wigginton.
No experience or knowledge is necessary with full equipment, training, and support provided. You don’t have to commit to every month as we’ll be working as a team.
Hook Norton Brook is currently classed as
"Poor ecological status!”
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Latest Hooky in Harmony Projects
Saturday 17th February
National Nestbox Week is an established part of the ornithological calendar. Celebrated from February 14th each year, it puts the spotlight on breeding birds and asks everyone to put up more nestboxes in their local area.To support National Nestbox week, Hooky in Harmony is giving local bird lovers the opportunity to come and assemble a free of charge nestbox for the garden.
Materials kindly provided by Travis Perkins, Chipping Norton.
Hook Norton Brook and The Swere need your help
Volunteers are needed for the Cherwell & Ray Water Watchers programme of monthly water quality testing in Hook Norton Brook and the Swere at Wigginton.
No experience or knowledge is necessary with full equipment, training, and support provided. You don’t have to commit to every month as we’ll be working as a team.
Hook Norton Brook is currently classed as
"Poor ecological status!”
In times of crisis the natural world is a source of joy and solace. It produces the comfort that can come from nothing else. Sir David Attenborough
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Further events for 2024 still to be confirmed. Please check back for details.
Sunday 28th July The Big Butterfly Count. Leisurely walk on The d'Arcy Dalton Way to record butterflies. No experience needed! 11am-12.30pm Free of charge.
Did you know?
Research by the University of Plymouth in 2020 has shown that individuals who visit natural spaces weekly and feel psychologically connected to them, report better physical and mental wellbeing.
Alongside the benefits to public health, those who make weekly nature visits, or feel connected to nature, are also more likely to behave in ways which promote environmental health, such as recycling and conservation activities.
Let's get out there!
Hooky in Harmony will be celebrating this International event. Further updates soon!