Busy Wednesdays

The reserve is re-open after a temporary closure on Tuesday due to the extreme heat. The cool breeze and sunshine were enjoyed by a group called BW (Busy Wednesdays) who volunteer for the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at another reserve. They were given a brief insight into bird ringing before setting off on a guided walk to see what the Foxglove volunteers have been up to. After lunch, they did a spot of pond dipping in the Scrapes before heading back to York.

Wednesdays are always busy at Foxglove as that is one of the days reserved for school visits during the summer term. Since Easter, we have welcomed pupils from many local Primary Schools including:

Ainderby Steeple C of E Primary, Wavell Community Junior School, Brompton-on-Swale C of E Primary School, Spennithorne C of E Primary School and Bedale C of E Primary School. 

The children have been fantastic nature detectives and as well as trying pond dipping they carried out minibeast safaris, played animal themed games, learned about honey bees and created some striking art in the woods!

The Reserve Managers are extremely grateful to students from Risedale Secondary School and Richmond Sixth Form College who did a week of work experience at the reserve and assisted with the delivery of some of the school visits plus various summer maintenance tasks and to Elizabeth (the Second) who helped to deliver the educational activities.

Our sincere thanks to all of the staff and students who have been involved in some way, it has been an absolute pleasure to work with you!