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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.

Coronavirus updates

The Environment Centre is closed and our operations restricted but continuing. Please check our news for more details.

Ecotherapy

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

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

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Want to save energy when cooking? Using energy efficient appliances is one way to reduce carbon emissions (if one doesn’t have too many) but how about no or low cost solutions? All you need is a pillow or two… Find our simple tips on this page.

News

We are recruiting!

These are exciting times for St Nicks, and we are recruiting for three posts to join our friendly …

St Nicks receives grant of £109,000 from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund

We are excited to share that St Nicks has been successful in securing £109,000 from the …

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Latest Posts

How to centre young people’s voices

St Nicks' Green Mentor Freya Lovett poses the questions we all need to ask to make sure our young …

Meet the team: Ecotherapy Project Assistant Rachel Hall

What is your role at St Nicks? I started working as the Ecotherapy Project Assistant in May …

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