Hello all Wildlife Group Last week the Smithills Wildlife Monitor Volunteers were out at Dean Brook learning how to identify river flies with Dr Adam Moolna from Keele University. Now certified river fly spotters (!!) they will be monitoring the presence of these species monthly. This information...
The sun was shining at Monkstown Wood in Northern Ireland on Saturday - despite the freezing winds - as over 100 people took part in our annual Easter Trail. This is the second year running the event at this woodland and numbers have increased since...
Six members of the Woodland Working Group at Canal Wood got together on the 6th April to tackle some much needed tasks in the woodland. The group battled the very windy conditions and got stuck into strimming and mowing the boardwalk and bunded path. The...
There is nothing like the beauty of a meadow in bloom and if you have visited Warren Farm near Cheam, Surrey, in summer, you will know it is no exception. But, did you know that the bright yellow flowers that you see are actually harmful...
We are kicking-off our season of events with some great opportunities coming up across Scotland. From Dog Easter egg hunts in Stoneyburn to litter picks in Skye there really is something for everyone. Follow the links for some more information and details on how to book...
Skipton Castle Woods is a sylvan paradise set within a stone's throw of the High Street of this bustling North Yorkshire market town, known widely as "The Gateway to the Dales". These ancient woods surround the lively watercourse of Eller Beck and are delineated from...
Looking out across the woods this morning it seems that spring is well on its way with lots of birdwatchers in the hides and brimstones on the wing. I have shared a year in the life of Yarner Wood and have watched it change through...
More than £1 million in five years spent on clearing up mess from woods The cost of clearing up fly-tipping and littering from the UK’s woods has soared to over £1 million over the last five years, new figures have revealed. [caption id="attachment_10203" align="alignnone" width="300"] The cost...
A good dry day and all had arrived early at 9.45 on 6th so lots of things achieved. Thank you to those of you who let us know you were unable to come it save us hanging about at the gate. We hope that Jenny,...
We are so lucky to have some fantastic woods in the South East of England and one of our larger sites is Langley Vale in Surrey. There is a fantastic team of staff and volunteers who work together to raise awareness of the wood and...