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Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve covers 100 acres of moorland edge adjacent to Cambrai Lines at Catterick and has a remarkable mix of habitats and species. The reserve contains semi-natural woodland, heathland, flower-rich grassland, streams, ponds, a lake, willow and alder carr, coniferous woodlands and wet meadows.
Foxglove Volunteers have been awarded with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is often described as the MBE for voluntary groups!
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Tuesday, November 30th 2021
The damage caused by Storm Arwen on Saturday is extensive and will take weeks to clear away. At the top of the green tra... read more.
Sunday, November 28th 2021
On Friday it was the last Forest School before Christmas so the families made some festive wreathes to take away. Fir... read more.
Sunday, November 28th 2021
People support the reserve in many different ways. Last week (before the storm hit the reserve) a group from the Persona... read more.
Saturday, November 27th 2021
Last night and throughout this morning Storm Arwen battered most of the UK. Sadly, the high winds have caused a huge amo... read more.
Friday, November 26th 2021
We are coming to the time when my eyes are not distracted by a movement or a flash of colour, showing that there could p... read more.
Thursday, November 25th 2021
So the saying goes never work with wildlife or children when filming. Possibly the same could be said for taking g... read more.
Thursday, November 18th 2021
Work on the Willow coppice is now complete and a regular group from the Personalised Learning Centre have been making th... read more.
Monday, November 15th 2021
The autumn colours at Foxglove are stunning. At this time of year the reserve is lifting with birds too, many arriving f... read more.Saturday 4th December 2021 | 10.00am - 3.00pm
Join our staff and volunteers for a fun day of practical habitat management tasks. Specific tasks will be chosen nearer the time. Come ready for all weather conditions and bring your oldest outdoor clothes as tasks will be mucky and may involve bonfires. Booking is essential for this FREE event as a hot cooked lunch will be provided.
Saturday 8th January 2022 | 10.00am - 3.00pm
Join our staff and volunteers for a fun day of practical habitat management tasks. Specific tasks will be chosen nearer the time. Come ready for all weather conditions and bring your oldest outdoor clothes as tasks will be mucky and may involve bonfires. Booking is essential for this FREE event as a hot cooked lunch will be provided.
Find out what has been going on at the reserve during the lockdown!
Learning for Everyone
For school parties and families of all ages there is so much to learn at Foxglove Covert LNR. Our Education Section includes downloadable activities and a planning guide for teachers visiting the reserve.
Find out about the diverse wildlife species living here on our reserve. Learn about our essential bird ringing and conservation work.
Read our guide to help you plan your visit. The post code for satellite navigation is DL9 3PZ
Use our online form to make a booking enquiry and choose your activities.
Access via Cambrai Lines front gate is always possible at any time during regular hours, outside normal opening hours is by arrangement only.
You will be asked to show photographic ID on entry to the barracks.
Year round opening times are:
Weekdays 9am-5pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 10am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day
Foxglove Covert needs your support to continue our conservation work and maintain the wonderful habitats, facilities and events.
You can become a Foxglove Volunteer, join The Friends of Foxglove Covert; subscribe to the 100 Club, take part in our Adopt-A-Box scheme or buy goods from our shop or Amazon Smile.
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