ISLANDERS ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNS OF BAT ROOSTS
The Government of Jersey’s Natural Environment team and the Jersey Biodiversity Centre are calling on Islanders to help with conservation research into where bats live and breed in Jersey. RoostwatchJE follows on from previous citizen-led studies in the Island such as PondwatchJE and ReptilewatchJE. The new scheme encourages Islanders to take photographs, and to log […]
AUGUST WILD WATCH: A GUIDE TO GRASS SNAKES
The grass snake is the only snake found in Jersey and like many other species on the Island, populations are in decline. These rare reptiles will soon be entering hatching season, so it’s important to help protect their nesting habitats to ensure baby grass snakes have the best chance of survival. Grass snakes (Natrix natrix) usually […]
RDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WON BY JERSEY COMPETITOR RYAN LE MONNIER
By Kerri Correia, Riding for the Disabled Jersey branch publicity officer. After qualifying for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championship finals earlier in the year, Ryan Le Monnier (25) was delighted to win his dressage class, representing Jersey. Unfortunately the finals at Hartpury, Gloucestershire in July fell on the heatwave weekend and […]
BIRD FLU: POSITIVE CASE IN HERRING GULL
A herring gull found dead at Long Beach, Gorey, has tested positive for Avian Influenza (bird flu). It is the fourth case to be confirmed in Jersey this year, and birdkeepers are being strongly encouraged to increase their biosecurity measures to prevent an outbreak. Measures include: Reducing the contact of domestic poultry, waterfowl, and other […]
WHAT’S ON IN JERSEY THIS AUGUST
Whether you’re making the most of the long summer evenings or looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this holiday, there is plenty happening in Jersey this August, including concerts, competitions and craft sessions! Here’s what’s on in Jersey this month… Saturday 6 August – Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Concert After a two-year break, […]
RHS JUDGES ANNOUNCE ‘JERSEY IN BLOOM’ 2022 WINNERS
Jersey was back in full bloom this month after judges from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) visited the Island to select the winners of the 2022 Jersey in Bloom competition. The annual event bounced back after two years of pandemic restrictions, and the visiting judges, Sue Wood and Andrew Jackson, were greeted with an array […]
JERSEY DAIRY BRINGS BACK ‘MY MILK’ FLASK CHALLENGE
Young Islanders are being invited to collect tokens from Jersey milk cartons to claim a free stainless steel flask as part of Jersey Dairy’s ‘My Milk’ campaign, which is back for the second year running. Over the school holidays, Islanders need to collect 25 tokens, found as ‘natural – nutritious – delicious’ stamps on the […]
ROYAL PATRONAGE A ‘TREMENDOUS BOOST’ FOR OUAISNÉ ARCHEOLOGICAL PROJECT
Prince Charles has become the patron of Jersey Heritage’s restoration project at La Cotte de St Brelade – half a century after His Royal Highness excavated the site as a student. The charity said the patronage was a ‘tremendous boost’ for the project, which protects and preserves the ancient site, preserving a unique record of […]
SINGLE-USE BAG BAN COMES INTO EFFECT
Jersey’s new ban on single-use bags comes into force next week in an effort to encourage a ‘bring your own bag’ culture in Jersey and support the global push to reduce carbon emissions. From Thursday 21 July 2022, most single-use paper and plastic bags will be banned in Jersey under the new Single Use Plastics […]
ARBORIST APPRENTICESHIP OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Jersey Trees for Life are looking for a new apprentice to join the team, with applications open until the end of July. The apprenticeship will last around three years and is ideal for school leavers considering a career in the arboriculture and horticulture industry. The Jersey charity is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who […]