A Leap Year Walk

The guided walk set off for Risedale Beck when a shout stopped us and we all hurried back to see what had been found. When….

Saturday, February 29th 2020

Always Something To Do

Blue sky makes you think of warmer days, but it certainly was not warm this morning.  In a few months time this view….

Thursday, February 27th 2020

A Lovely Day

In places around the reserve we were sheltered from the biting wind and the sun was warm.  The head of the lake was….

Wednesday, February 26th 2020

After the Storms

The main jobs for the volunteers today was to clear up the damage caused by the storms.  A conifer had fallen over the….

Tuesday, February 25th 2020

Snow!

It was a shock to wake to a covering of snow.  The Stone Circle and the moor, were almost black and white, with clouds….

Monday, February 24th 2020

Bedraggled!

Volunteers got a soaking on both worky days this week; it was cold with heavy rain showers but this didn't….

Thursday, February 20th 2020

Bonfire Cookery

Several families enjoyed cooking on an open fire at Foxglove today as part of their half term activities. Luckily, the weather….

Wednesday, February 19th 2020

Congratulations!

One of the members of the Swaledale Ringing Group has just gained a 'C' permit. Not that long ago Eleanor was….

Monday, February 17th 2020

Scarlet and Gold

Whilst working in the net rides earlier in the week, some interesting flora and fungi were discovered. Scarlet elf cup (Sarcoscypha….

Sunday, February 16th 2020

Net Ride Maintenance

After storm Ciara came snow! This didn't deter the dedicated group of volunteers from coming in on Thursday to help with….

Saturday, February 15th 2020

Normal Silly!

Weather conditions were interesting yesterday morning for Team Tuesday! The recently planted hedge on the moorland edge had….

Wednesday, February 12th 2020

Storm Ciara

Storm Ciara arrived at Foxglove.  Yesterday the lake was lying calm, surrounded by winter colours, with blue sky and….

Sunday, February 9th 2020

Reedbed Management

One of the most beautiful and important habitats at the reserve is the reedbed in the Scrapes.  Over time reedbeds can….

Thursday, February 6th 2020

A Blackthorn Affair

Thinning out Blackthorn close to the entrance gate was the main task for Team Tuesday this week and what a fantastic job….

Wednesday, February 5th 2020

A Wet and Windy Worky Day

The wild weather conditions didn't deter volunteers from turning out for the February Winter Worky Day yesterday. The….

Sunday, February 2nd 2020