Acres of Nature
By United Utilities
As custodians of over 56,000 hectares of beautiful country parks and reservoirs, this podcast series is all about bringing you closer to that nature.
We’ll be talking to some of United Utilities’ experts, sportspeople, birdwatchers, historians – you name it – about the benefits of being outside to your health and wellbeing, and looking at the history of some of the most dramatic landscapes the North West has to offer.
Subscribe to this podcast and visit unitedutilities.com/acresofnature for more information.
Acres of NatureOct 25, 2021
RHS Bridgewater Ep3 | A garden for the community
We’re proud to partner with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to bring you a series of podcasts showcasing RHS Garden Bridgewater. In the final episode of the series, we discover the benefits RHS Bridgewater brings to the local community. Learn more about the allotments which are managed by local groups, the therapeutic garden helping those in need and the learning garden which is inspiring the next generation, plus much, much more..
For more gardening hints and tips, why not check out ‘Gardening with the RHS’ – an award-winning weekly podcast from the Royal Horticultural Society. Find it wherever you get your podcasts, or head to rhs.org.uk/podcast.
RHS Bridgewater Ep2 | The wonder of water
We’re proud to partner with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to bring you a series of podcasts showcasing RHS Garden Bridgewater. This episode focuses on The Bridgewater Estate and the influence water has had on the design of the gardens. Delve into the history of the area and discover how the gardens are enhancing habitats and encouraging biodiversity.
For more gardening hints and tips, why not check out ‘Gardening with the RHS’ – an award-winning weekly podcast from the Royal Horticultural Society. Find it wherever you get your podcasts, or head to rhs.org.uk/podcast.
RHS Bridgewater Ep1 | The heart of the garden
We’re proud to partner with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to bring you a series of podcasts showcasing RHS Garden Bridgewater. In this episode, you’ll learn more about the inner walled garden – the heart of the iconic 11 acre Weston Walled Garden. Meet the designers and discover just how RHS Bridgewater has come to life.
For more gardening hints and tips, why not check out ‘Gardening with the RHS’ – an award-winning weekly podcast from the Royal Horticultural Society. Find it wherever you get your podcasts, or head to rhs.org.uk/podcast.
Haweswater: Power of partnerships
In this episode of our Acres of Nature series, we're heading to Cumbria, into the Lake District, to explore more about Haweswater. We’ll be finding out about working partnerships with the likes of the RSPB, and how we collaborate to manage and preserve the land not only to protect water quality, but also for the benefits of wildlife and the environment.
Haweswater offers visitors the chance to really immerse themselves with the wilderness, and we’re speaking to some of United Utilities’ experts and partners about this stunning location within the Lake District – learning more about some of the great work involved in eco-tourism and ecological restoration.
United Utilities are custodians of over 56,000 hectares of beautiful country parks and reservoirs, and this podcast series is all about bringing you closer to that nature.
Visit unitedutilities.com/acresofnature for more information.
Rivington: Why protecting nature is important
In this episode of our Acres of Nature series, we're heading to Lancashire to explore Rivington, and looking at why it's important to protect and preserve nature.
United Utilities are custodians of over 56,000 hectares of beautiful country parks and reservoirs, and this podcast series is all about bringing you closer to that nature.
We’re talking to some of United Utilities’ experts and partners about this popular visitor spot. We’re learning why it’s key to keeping the North West’s taps flowing and why Rivington is also a special place for safeguarding wildlife and enhancing biodiversity.
Visit unitedutilities.com/acresofnature for more information.
Davyhulme: Nature on your doorstep
In the first episode of our Acres of Nature series, we're looking at the benefits of getting out into nature, and exploring Davyhulme Millenium Nature Reserve.
United Utilities are custodians of over 56,000 hectares of beautiful country parks and reservoirs, and this podcast series is all about bringing you closer to that nature.
We’ll be talking to some of United Utilities’ experts, sportspeople, birdwatchers, historians – you name it – about the benefits of being outside to your health and wellbeing, and looking at the history of some of the most dramatic landscapes the North West has to offer.
Visit unitedutilities.com/acresofnature for more information.
Coming soon: Acres of Nature
Here's a snippet of what you can expect from a brand new podcast series, brought to you by United Utilities.
We'll be talking to some of United Utilities’ experts, sportspeople, birdwatchers, historians and more about the best countryside spaces the North West has to offer.
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