Ornithology Group bird watching visit to: YWT Ripon City Wetlands

Established in 2004, the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust’s mission is to enhance and protect the rivers Swale, Ure, Nidd, Wharfe and Ouse and neighbouring catchments by delivering practical and educational projects, inspiring communities and working in partnership. Dr. Marie Taylor's talk will offer insight into the charity’s projects, showcasing effective partnerships and how they collaborate to engage and inspire communities within their river catchments.

In the 1850's the Hebden Moor Mining Company invested much time and effort into exploiting the resources but the area was only productive for about a decade. Today significant evidence of the lead workings are still evident with a hush line, reservoir and several derelict buildings being visible.