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Volunteering
Volunteering We are interested in working collaboratively with the general public and primary and secondary schools to improve our understanding of the impacts of drought on plant and tree ecology in the UK. To find out more about our research and howRead more
Drought Narratives
Stories and memories about drought can help build local, historical knowledge about drought impacts, experiences and adaptation. We are building a resource of narratives about drought and water use from across seven UK river catchments. We will use a varietyRead more
Catch up with the latest news
This features blogs from members of the project team about their research and news of our recent events.
Working with allotment groups to bring together drought science and local growing knowledge
By Liz Roberts, Patty Ramirez and Lindsey McEwen Last week DRY and About Drought held a workshop for allotment holders here at UWE. Over a full day we shared resources and co-produced new materials with participants from a diverse rangeRead more
DRY weather and the allotment: What would you do on an allotment with less water?
Date: 23rd May 2018, 10.00-16.00 Location: University of the West of England, Bristol (BS16 1QY) Workshop hosted by the NERC DRY (Drought Risk and You) project, National Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Association (NSALG) and About Drought (knowledge exchange about drought)Read more
The DRY project and the ‘City Nature Challenge’
This year (2018) Bristol and Bath will be showing the World how amazing our region is for people and wildlife by taking part in the City Nature Challenge. The event which is part of the Bristol Festival of Nature aimsRead more
British Science Week 2018: Exploring the interactions between drought, pollinating insects and plants
12 March 2018 10.00 – 12.00 During British Science Week on the 12th March 2018 we are inviting people to join us at our field site near the University of the West of England, to learn about our researchRead more