The Friends of Straws Bridge are looking for new recruits to join the group. The Friends are a group of volunteers who take an interest in promoting, developing and improving the Erewash Borough Council-owned nature reserve for visitors and wildlife.
They hold regular meetings and organise activities and events at Straw's Bridge throughout the year.
If you would like to become a 'Friend or find out more about the site you can contact the group via facebook.com/strawsbridge.
Straws Bridge is on High Lane, West Hallam. It has a free car park for visitors and access to the Nutbrook Trail for walkers and cyclists.