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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.
Sunday, July 5th 2020
Bird seed is available to purchase in the Field Centre in handy 1kg bags. However, if you would like to save money ... read more.
Friday, July 3rd 2020
Orchids continue to flourish all over the reserve. The Field Centre garden is absolutely full of them at the moment and ... read more.
Wednesday, July 1st 2020
The rare aquatic fern called Pillwort has been slowly spreading in some of the ponds on the reserve. To help speed up th... read more.
Saturday, June 27th 2020
The middle moor is looking beautiful. The Rayed Knapweed stands out aginst the yellow buttercups, and the Oxeye Da... read more.
Friday, June 26th 2020
When emptying the moth trap one brightly coloured moth stood out, a Garden Tiger moth. The number of these moths h... read more.
Thursday, June 25th 2020
Over recent weeks, whilst the centre has been quieter than usual, work has been carried out on cleaning and improvi... read more.
Wednesday, June 24th 2020
Spring is nearly over and the reserve is looking good with many of the flowers out. The wild orchids are now at their pe... read more.Sunday 19th July 2020 | 1.00pm start
The events programme has been temporarily withdrawn. For up to date information this website, FaceBook and other forms of social media should be consulted. If you have donated in advance to secure a place on an event you will be contacted over the next few days and offered a refund. We apologise for this inconvenience. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Dragonfly and a Damselfly? Can you tell the difference between the different species of blue damselfly? Would you like to learn more about theses fascinating animals that have been around since prehistoric times? Join Keith
Wednesday 22nd July 2020 | 45 minute sessions on the hour
Come along and find out which animals are living in some of the Foxglove ponds. Book a pond dipping session for your family bubble of up to six people. There will be a socially distanced brief to set you off and then you can use the equipment for the remainder of the session. You will be requested to use hand gel on arrival and the net handles will be cleaned between sessions. Please call the Reserve Managers on 07754 270980 to book your allocated slot. You are advised to arrive 15 minutes before your allocated time. A donation in advance
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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