The Conservation Volunteers' network of blogs
In over five decades of inspiring people and improving places, The Conservation Volunteers has consistently supported people working locally to improve their environment and their life chances, and created resilience in the most vulnerable communities.
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As experts in outdoor volunteering activities, TCV have developed a range of ESG volunteering programmes that can be tailored to the needs of your company and your employees
Continue reading ESG volunteering with Jamie Oliver Group and The Conservation Volunteers
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“I feel that I have been set up in the best way for any future job in this sector.” “I now feel more able to weigh in on important conversations on how we can manage urban green areas and the challenges that come with it.” “Countless sessions with TCV’s own experts have equipped us trainees […]
Continue reading WildSkills: What our trainees have learnt at the end of their year at TCV
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Introduction: December is the time to relax and plan for next year. Take time this month to go through catalogues to decide what to grow, speak to other gardeners and allotmenteers to get inspiration, clean your pots and organise your tools ready for the new year – perhaps ask the Christmas fairy for a new […]
Continue reading Grow Your Own in 2021 - December
This article was posted in the blog Health for Life
This tree care guide ensures young tree whips have the best chance of survival.
Continue reading Tree care tips - heeling in
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TCV is helping the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to deliver the London Schools’ Climate Kick-Start campaign giving students the chance to make a real difference during this important time of environmental action.
Continue reading London schools take practical action for climate and wildlife
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Ruth Coxon, TCV Senior Project Officer tells us about the importance of invasive species management for increasing native biodiversity
Continue reading Controlling invasive species, giving native flora a chance to thrive
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This treat is really nice served with some fresh yogurt. Instead of roasting, you can also skewer the spiced pineapple and toast over an open fire. Make sure you take the fruit off the skewer before eating to avoid facial burns. Why not try other fruit too? Apple, thick slices of banana, and mango chunks […]
Continue reading Step by Step: Cinnamon Roast Pineapple
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TCV’s WildSkills trainees have had a couple of varied months, including tackling seasonal tasks such as meadow management and balsam control (thanks to Eva for a fantastic explanation why this work is important), cooking ‘homegrown’ food from a jetty on the River Thames, and leading groups of school children in fun, educational sessions. Read on […]
Continue reading WildSkills: From TV appearances to bracken bashing
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Celebrating the fantastic achievements of our volunteers, taking practical action for biodiversity and climate during the COP26 summit and beyond...
Continue reading The Conservation Volunteers at COP26
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Introduction: The garden is starting to slow down now, and without shelter most crops won’t grow very well. If you have planned and planted throughout the year, you should have crops available to harvest well into winter. There is still time to get garlic, onion and shallot sets into the ground, and you can also […]
Continue reading Grow Your Own in 2021 - November
This article was posted in the blog Health for Life