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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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Hazel, a Hedge and more High Vis!
Monday, January 17th 2022
Last week, work began again on the Hazel coppice along Risedale Beck. The brash from this task has been woven into an ex... read more.
Tuesday, January 11th 2022
There is always a good reason for sharing a cake at Foxglove and this week it is well justified by not one, not two but ... read more.
Monday, January 10th 2022
Andrew chose a snowy day to walk around with his camera. His path took him through the Scrapes. Blue sky enh... read more.
Sunday, January 9th 2022
Snow and ice didn't stop a keen group of volunteers from turning out for the January Winter Worky Day. The weat... read more.
Tuesday, January 4th 2022
The long holiday weekends are over and the Foxglove volunteers were back at work. There was more work to be done i... read more.
Friday, December 31st 2021
Foxglove Covert LNR is a registered charity and like many other charities and organisations has had an extremely tough y... read more._350_280_c1.jpg)
Sunday, December 26th 2021
We often speak of the weather in relation to the volunteers working, but different weather does provide opportunities fo... read more.Wednesday 26th January 2022 | 7.00pm start
The Annual General Meeting will be held via zoom. Please contact the Reserve Managers if you would like the link to participate.
Monday 31st January 2022 | 5 day course with 8.30 am starts
An opportunity has arisen for 3 people to join this recognised LANTRA course. From first cuts to full-on felling, this five-day course will teach you all you need to know about using a chainsaw. This is a hands-on course that delivers both practical skills and health and safety guidance as well as demonstrating that you and your employer have completed sufficient training to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Booking for this is through KNW Training in Bedale, please contact them for details and costs.
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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