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Welcome to the HEY LNP August 2025 newsletter. Read on for the latest nature recovery news, funding, opportunities and events.
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 Nature-based activities and wellbeing survey
East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership and the University of Hull have launched a consultation to understand how outdoor and nature-based activities can support wellbeing and encourage pro-environmental behaviours.
The research aims to understand how different types of activities – such as conservation, outdoor exercise, gardening, and mindfulness – can influence people’s health, connection to nature, and environmental values.
The findings will help inform future green-blue social prescribing services and environmental engagement programmes in the East Riding and beyond.
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England’s farmers to get new payments for cleaning up waterways
Farmers in England will get new payments for cleaning up the waterways near their land, the environment secretary has said.
Speaking at the National Farmers’ Union water summit at Beeston Hall farm in West Yorkshire, Steve Reed said his department would be launching changes to the sustainable farming incentive (SFI) scheme. The scheme is expected to reopen next year.
The comparative value of on-site vs off-site Biodiversity Net Gain for restoring nature
As the government considers the future of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy, new analysis by Foundation for Nature has identified opportunities for how it could be strengthened to deliver even greater benefits for nature, developers and communities and contribute to bridging the nature finance gap.
The report finds that the current emphasis on delivering BNG within development boundaries is severely limiting its potential. To date, the vast majority of delivery is currently happening within the development site – despite the evidence that this approach is poor for biodiversity and economically inefficient.
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 Maximising value from built development:
How a landscape-led approach delivers more for people, place and nature
The Landscape Institute has produced a briefing which outlines how taking a landscape-led approach is essential to achieving developments that deliver all aspects of what society needs – that generate healthy, resilient environments and communities - and that work for the long- term. Their briefing endeavours to make the most of this opportunity, for all those involved in the development process, including planners, landowners, developers, regulators, investors, communities and policy makers
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 Nature connectedness training at Barlow Common Nature Reserve nr. Selby/Goole
Tuesday, 16th September
Join Kat from Katkins Outdoor Learning for a deep dive into connecting with nature: a day where you can explore your own levels of connection and find out ways you can help others to build their connection with nature.
There will be opportunity explore the research around nature connection and how that can inform us about what we can do to improve our wellbeing by being more nature aware.
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Finding, understanding and using evidence about nature-based activities for health
As busy staff and volunteers, it can be hard to integrate research evidence into our work. This webinar provides an overview of current scientific evidence on the effectiveness of nature-based activities for health and offer practical advice on finding, understanding and using it to support your work.
The webinar is delivered by Dr Laura Harrison. Laura is a researcher in environment and health at the University of York and runs nature-based activities at Leeds Mindfulness Co-operative CIC.
Where nature meets business
According to the World Economic Forum, climate and environmental risks are now some of the most significant risks facing businesses globally. Rewildling Britain take a deep dive into the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures in the first of their nature business bulletins.
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Buglife – Nature-based activities at night – Buglife Safari
Take part in a unique citizen science event that explores the wonders of nature at night. Using only a torch light Buglife invites you to go on a Buglife Safari, giving you the chance to observe these fascinating insects up close. This activity will not only deepen your awareness of nighttime creatures but also helps Buglife to understand how simple, nature-based activities at night may enhance well-being, and our connection to the natural world.
By participating, you’ll be part of an innovative study that seeks to expand what we know about the importance of nighttime nature experiences. No special knowledge or experience is required—just your curiosity and willingness to explore! A guide to going on a Bug Safari will be provided to give you some hints and tips.
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The award-winning SongBird Survival Garden, a star attraction at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2025, is set for its formal relocation opening at the Neighbourhood Network’s Community Centre in Bransholme, Hull. The garden's relocation marks a significant step in providing a vibrant green space for local residents and a vital habitat for native songbirds.
 NEYEDC Annual Report 2024/25
Find out more about the breadth of work the North and East Yorkshire Ecological Data centre has been involved in over the last full financial year, from their core work with ecological data and local partners, to the outreach and support for biological recorders that underpins our charitable function.
Do you have any projects you wish to share with us? Want to hear more about our work? email us at heylnp@eastriding.gov.uk
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