Connecting the Culm. Online events in June and July

The Connecting the Culm project has run a series of free online events this Spring and Summer of interest to teachers and students. The next event is a free online talk Understanding Soils of the Culm on Wednesday 14 July.

CtC Events – Connecting the Culm.

The talk will look at what makes a healthy soil, the range of soil types, how they behave naturally, how they behave when things go wrong – and what can we do to look after our soils. Dr Richard Smith of the Environment Agency, will share his knowledge about soils, including the Culm Valley. Richard is one of the country’s leading soils experts, with over 25 years’ experience working with soils in the South West.

This free event will be of interest to teachers, A level students, gardeners, farmers and land managers.

In May and June, online workshops developed a Vision for the Culm Catchment which was presented at the Connecting the Culm June Forum, on Thursday 17 June at 4.30 pm.

Aspects of the Vision, part of the Blueprint for the Culm can be viewed on the Connecting the Culm website. https://connectingtheculm.com

You can also read how Rob Hopkins, Transition Totnes founder and author of “What If?”, facilitated the workshops, and local artist Richard Carman captured ideas for the Culm in a series of detailed, thought provoking images.

The Connecting the Culm Project is part of Co-Adapt, an international programme testing ways of making river catchments more resilient to the impacts of climate change. It sets out to look at nature-based solutions, collaborating with people living in the area to achieve its aims.

The project is managed by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which includes the headwaters of the Culm. The Westcountry Rivers Trust is commissioned to deliver some key roles. The Devon Biodiversity Records Centre hosted by Devon Wildlife Trust is commissioned to carry out biodiversity surveys and contribute to developing plans. Full details of the Project and its activities can be found on their website.

Connecting the Culm – Help us create a better future for the River Culm

News articles of interest to both teachers and pupils are published regularly on the website including the recent Culm wildlife – what’s been spotted? How can you get involved? – Connecting the Culm