Hull’s natural heritage is more varied than most people imagine.  From the banks of the estuary to the River Hull, the UK’s most northerly chalk river, with nature reserves and woodlands sheltering butterflies, otters, voles and other exciting wildlife. There is so much to Hull’s natural heritage and we are looking to connect people to the nature that is on their doorstep -  whether that is local green spaces, burial grounds and churchyards, verges or the river bank. There are plenty of havens for wildlife that you might walk past every day or are hidden from us.

We want to encourage applications for funding from all champions of natural heritage, particularly small, local and community groups with projects that help raise awareness of the wildlife and nature to be found close to home.

The Yorkshire and the Humber team are keen to work with groups who want to care for, share and explore Hull’s fascinating natural world. The Hull’s back garden campaign promotes HLF’s support for natural heritage and promotes opportunities for funding through our small grants programmes.

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