Nature

Blue-green algae has been discovered in the main lake.

Blue Green Algae

Warning over potentially toxic algae in Fairlands Valley Park lake

Bluetongue virus can be fatal to livestock, put poses no risk to humans.

Bluetongue virus can be fatal to livestock, put poses no risk to humans.

Deadly bluetongue virus found in Hertfordshire cattle

Terry Reed captured this incredible picture of the Northern Lights at Cromer Windmill.

Terry Reed captured this incredible picture of the Northern Lights at Cromer Windmill.

Northern Lights

IN PICTURES: Northern Lights dazzle in skies over Stevenage and North Herts

Footprints and pictures of big cats have been captured around Hertfordshire.

Footprints and pictures of big cats have been captured around Hertfordshire.

Big cat sightings

A history of Hertfordshire's big cat sightings

Japanese knotweed hotspots have been revealed in Watford, Harpenden and Potters Bar.

Japanese knotweed hotspots have been revealed in Watford, Harpenden and Potters Bar.

Japanese Knotweed

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Where are Hertfordshire's Japanese Knotweed hotspots?

This beautiful pansy forms part of a trio of colour from the Ultimate Winter Garden Ready Bedding Collection

This beautiful pansy forms part of a trio of colour from the Ultimate Winter Garden Ready Bedding Collection

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A European Brown Bear investigates a large ruler during the Whipsnade Zoo annual weigh-in.

A European Brown Bear investigates a large ruler during the Whipsnade Zoo annual weigh-in.

IN PICTURES: Whipsnade Zoo's animals have annual weigh-in

Northern Lights over Hitchin last night

Northern Lights over Hitchin last night

Eagle-eyed Hitchin resident captures rare aurora display

The popular attraction welcomes thousands of visitors every year.

The popular attraction welcomes thousands of visitors every year.

Hitchin Lavender's desperate plea after visitors kill plants by sitting on them

The three piglets were born on June 10.

The three piglets were born on June 10.

Endangered piglets born at Whipsnade Zoo

The giraffe was born on Monday, June 17.

The giraffe was born on Monday, June 17.

Whipsnade Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffe

The capybara pup was born in the early hours of June 2.

The capybara pup was born in the early hours of June 2.

Hertfordshire Zoo

Hertfordshire Zoo welcomes adorable baby capybara

The Super Flower Moon is set to make an appearance this week.

The Super Flower Moon is set to make an appearance this week.

When will you be able to see the brightest full moon of the year over Hertfordshire?

The Northern Lights over St Albans.

The Northern Lights over St Albans.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights over Hertfordshire captured in stunning pictures

The clutch of eggs are being well protected.

The clutch of eggs are being well protected.

Warning over swans nesting in Stevenage's Fairlands Valley Park

Rafferty snap this incredible close-up of the fox in his back garden.

Rafferty snap this incredible close-up of the fox in his back garden.

Photography student captures stunning close-up picture of fox

Astonbury Wood in Stevenage is carpeted with bluebells in springtime.

Astonbury Wood in Stevenage is carpeted with bluebells in springtime.

Project launched to restore Stevenage's Astonbury Wood

The River Mimram, Grand Union Canal and River Ver are among the worst affected.

The River Mimram, Grand Union Canal and River Ver are among the worst affected.

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Which Hertfordshire rivers are having sewage pumped into them?

There are 10 pumas living in North Hertfordshire.

There are 10 pumas living in North Hertfordshire.

Revealed: Pumas among 47 dangerous wild animals living in North Hertfordshire

The new 'micro woods' will join the trees planted at Fairlands Valley Park earlier this year (pictured).

The new 'micro woods' will join the trees planted at Fairlands Valley Park earlier this year (pictured).

Stevenage Borough Council

Three new 'micro woods' to be planted in Stevenage

Fairlands Valley Park in the dark.

Fairlands Valley Park in the dark.

Stevenage Borough Council

Fairlands Valley petition reaches 1,000 signatures

Jennifer Huygen (pictured) is campaigning for more lighting in Fairlands Valley Park.

Jennifer Huygen (pictured) is campaigning for more lighting in Fairlands Valley Park.

Stevenage Borough Council

Petition launched for new lighting at Fairlands Valley Park

Yak baby Cedric with mum Petunia.

Yak baby Cedric with mum Petunia.

WATCH: Whipsnade Zoo's woolly additions as adorable baby Yaks born

The plan of Brandles' outdoor classroom

The plan of Brandles' outdoor classroom

Baldock pupils given gardening and growing lessons thanks to grant

Whipsnade Zoo's new porcupine has been popular with visitors.

Whipsnade Zoo's new porcupine has been popular with visitors.

WATCH: Whipsnade Zoo's new baby porcupine makes itself at home

St Mary's in Stotfold will receive the refurbishments as part of a Decarbonisation Pilot.

St Mary's in Stotfold will receive the refurbishments as part of a Decarbonisation Pilot.

Stotfold school to get £2.9m refurb thanks to Government funding

Cllr Steve Jarvis with volunteers from Friends of Norton Common, members of John O'Conner's team and the council's greenspace manager

Cllr Steve Jarvis with volunteers from Friends of Norton Common, members of John O'Conner's team and the council's greenspace manager

Local government

Outdoor spaces in North Herts receive Green Flag awards

Kathryn Mackenzie from RevIvel with Countryfile presenter Joe Crowley.

Kathryn Mackenzie from RevIvel with Countryfile presenter Joe Crowley.

BBC One's Countryfile highlights campaign to save River Ivel

The giant plants tower over Anna Maria.

The giant plants tower over Anna Maria.

Concerned Letchworth couple's garden invaded by 'threatening' plants

The Summer Solstice took place yesterday (Wednesday, June 21).

The Summer Solstice took place yesterday (Wednesday, June 21).

Summer Solstice

PICTURED: How you celebrated the longest day of the year

North Herts Council is inviting residents to help out trees like this one.

North Herts Council is inviting residents to help out trees like this one.

North Herts Council

H2O heroes wanted: council launches quirky campaign to keep trees alive

Caterpillar silk has been spotted covering trees in Stevenage.

Caterpillar silk has been spotted covering trees in Stevenage.

Caterpillars covering Stevenage trees in silk webs - are they harmful?

Dave and Ellie Brewer, who run the Hertfordshire Walker website, have created a new 37-mile chain of walks.

Dave and Ellie Brewer, who run the Hertfordshire Walker website, have created a new 37-mile chain of walks.

Fancy a walk this weekend? New 37-mile chain of walks in NE Hertfordshire

We've put together nine stunning walks in the Hertfordshire countryside for you to enjoy.

We've put together nine stunning walks in the Hertfordshire countryside for you to enjoy.

Nine glorious summer pub walks in Hertfordshire

Swarm of bees spotted in Stevenage town centre

Swarm of bees spotted in Stevenage town centre

Swarm of bees spotted in Stevenage town centre

The app was developed by Paul - pictured are his wife Mally and son Frankie, testing the Burnham Green walk featured in this story.

The app was developed by Paul - pictured are his wife Mally and son Frankie, testing the Burnham Green walk featured in this story.

Looking for a weekend walk? Homegrown app helps you explore the Herts countryside

Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust have put up 'no motorcycles' signs around the woodland. This image shows the tracks made by the motorcycles.

Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust have put up 'no motorcycles' signs around the woodland. This image shows the tracks made by the motorcycles.

Bluebells in woodland damaged by motorcyclists

Drew Richardson (pictured) has started a petition that he hopes will result in action enabling the walks to stay open.

Drew Richardson (pictured) has started a petition that he hopes will result in action enabling the walks to stay open.

Central Bedfordshire Council

Residents fighting to save countryside walks

We've put together a list of Hertfordshire's links to the stars.

We've put together a list of Hertfordshire's links to the stars.

Global Astronomy Month: Hertfordshire's links to the stars

Woburn's Asian small-clawed otters get stuck into their Easter treats.

Woburn's Asian small-clawed otters get stuck into their Easter treats.

Watch Woburn Safari Park animals enjoy special Easter treats

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust raised £104,000 to purchase the 125-year lease.

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust raised £104,000 to purchase the 125-year lease.

Wildlife trust takes control of 'irreplaceable' Astonbury Wood

Bailey was diagnosed with a congenital abnormal heart rhythm, and his heart could beat up to 300 bpm.

Bailey was diagnosed with a congenital abnormal heart rhythm, and his heart could beat up to 300 bpm.

Hitchin vets save dog's life with specialist heart surgery

Tulips to grow all over Hertfordshire in time for King's Coronation.

Tulips to grow all over Hertfordshire in time for King's Coronation.

Hundreds of tulip bulbs planted in time for a May bloom during King's Coronation

The River Hiz will receive its annual clean in the week commencing Monday, January 23.

The River Hiz will receive its annual clean in the week commencing Monday, January 23.

North Herts Council

River Hiz ready for its annual clean in Hitchin

Three-month-old endangered Asian elephant Nang Phaya enjoying Christmas at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Three-month-old endangered Asian elephant Nang Phaya enjoying Christmas at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

Baby elephant's first Christmas at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo