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Enjoy natureLearn about the nature reserve, its wildlife and how it’s managed. Plus suggestions for things to do when visiting. Get inspiredBe inspired by the projects based at the Environment Centre and its green design. Plus information on room hire, our education programme, events, blog and tips of the week. Make a differenceSee how you can help St Nicks achieve its aims by adopting green living, volunteering, joining us, donating or raising funds in other ways. About usFind contact details, directions, vacancies, history of the charity, its vision and governance.

CEO Vacancy

We are recruiting for a new Chief Executive Officer. Closing date 17th Dec 2021. https://stnicks.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/

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Ecotherapy

Ecotherapy promotes good mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activity in the natural environment. Find out how it works at St Nicks.

Volunteer

Volunteering is rewarding and good fun. Give it a go - get in touch or click here to find out more.

Coronavirus updates

The Environment Centre is closed to public and our operations restricted but continuing. Please check our news for more details.
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Chief Executive Officer Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has come up for the right person as we recruit for a new Chief Executive …

Terracycle Changes

Terracycle, the company we work with to recycle extras materials are stopping their schemes for …

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Reflections on COP26

As you may know, world leaders, negotiators, lobbyists, representatives of civil society, as well …

Heworth Holme BioBlitz results

In August this year, along with our friends at FrogLife, we carried out our second "bioblitz" of …

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