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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.
Monday, May 3rd 2021
Monitoring of owl boxes this year has been somewhat hampered by the weather! Due to the cold temperatures it was put on ... read more.
Thursday, April 29th 2021
One of our regular visitors, Andrew Gillings, set himself a photography challenge to capture the delights of Spring... read more.
Tuesday, April 27th 2021
The cold nights and cool days are probably not what we would like for spring, after a long cold wet winter, but it does ... read more.
Working In The Spring Sunshine
Monday, April 26th 2021
A group from the Personnel Recovery Centre in Catterick Garrison gave a helping hand last week; they edged pathway on th... read more.
Friday, April 23rd 2021
Warm sunshine, no wind and blue sky greeted the volunteers yesterday. They all went off in different directions to... read more.
Wednesday, April 21st 2021
The Honey Bees in the observation hive are fed with a special sugar syrup (called Ambrosia) during the winter months but... read more.
Friday, April 16th 2021
Visitors who haven't been for a while will notice a big difference at the Outdoor Classroom where the removal of dis... read more.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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