About FEET

The FEET ( Freshwater Environment & Ecology Trust ) is a charitable group run by volunteers.Whilst we operate predominately in the North of England we are open Nationally to any one wishing  to subscribe to our conservation work and values FEET was formed some 17 years ago initially and has delivered many conservation programmes and work since protecting, preserving and conserving nature for future generations Summary Of Our 5 Key Values & Operating Areas Environmental Education & Field Delivery (Schools , Amateur NHS , Groups ) Biodiversity Recording & Monitorring Right of Way Consultation & Protection Access and Engagement For Abled and Disabled  to Ecological Environments Enhancement of The History & Heritage Of Ecological Sites Sustainability of FEET through Recycing Sources Our Aims & Values The aim of the group is to promotes the environment, ecology and conservation of this fragile earth amongst the young promoting Conservation with Schools and other groups To provide a natural history resource for Naturalists, amateur and professsional alike. ( Micrscopy Books etc Rights of Way Consulttee Body for a number of Local Authorities protecting pathways with important biodiversity and Heritage, where we also play an active role through planning procedures FEET welcomes all the help support and donations ( Particularly Natural History Books for the resource library) We are also keen to have volunteers of all descriptions from resource librarian to look after our Books , to Guide Leaders and volunteers to assist with day events We are currently looking for a permanent long term base to run the Trust from which is located in an environment which is ecologically suited to our aims Our projects are exciting and inovative , Intel QX3 Digital Microscopes with image capture , Uk Digital Bird Song for the partially sighted on dedicated PC. IR Cameras in Nesting Boxes to study bird behaviour for wheel chair users. We aim to provide the amateur with resources such as Microscopy and other equipment that would otherwise be unavailable We aim to create a buzz by having a broad mix of experience and knowledge ranging from Field Botany, Butterflies & Moths , Microscopy, Bird Watching to all aspects of the environment and natural history and believe that enthusiastic amateurs are the way forward . We welcome any input from groups . By joining and supporting you are making these aims possible Ultimately the Trust aims to deliver a quality educational  experience for the disabled and partially sighted both in terms of access to the environment and learning new skills which might help gain employement in this sector FEET Aim to maintain a Green Foot Print in accordance with the principles below and are embodied in our re-cycling work  CONTACT US via email or (0793) 1717608 Core Values Brookfoot Elland Membership of the local FEET Cromwell Bottom Group is Currently £8 per year & FEET Welcome Potential Members from all over the UK  Access to All Group Activities & Walks Quarterly Newsletter every 3 months Access to knowledge for Identification & Information, Publications  Access to Members Only Site   http://feetmembers.blogspot.co.uk/ to Post your comments observationa and Pictures On receipt of subscription you will receive an email for your invite to the  members pages Use of Trust Badge for FEET members undertaking Biodiversity Recording with a 5 star Rating on the BBC i-Spot project Click Link     i-Spot Recording Organisation (see FEET )

Emergency Bird Feeding

UPDATE 11th March 2018

A decision was made this week 11 th March 18  to deploy all of our remaining seed and fat balls on 7 local non public Bird Feeding Sites due to the severity of recent weather conditions . This will deplete all our current stock. .

We are looking at novel ways using mp3 recordings and frequency bursts to attempt to survey crudely numbers on the sites to evaluate the impact of of winter feed on the small bird populations . More on members site

********Sincere Thanks  to DB for THE KIND donation of £18 which will help the probranne reach into Spring 2020. Sincere Thanks **********