Moorlands - Nature Reserve
A diverse mixed woodland lying on the glacial deposits of the Vale of York. A large variety of birds and small mammals abound including bats, moles, roe deer and great spotted woodpeckers. Spring time brings colourful blooms of daffodils and narcissi as well as a great variety of azaleas & rhododendrons.
Please book in advance for all forthcoming activities as places are limited - 01904 659570.
Activities for 8-13 year olds
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Saturday 12th December | 10:30am - 12:00noon |
Hyacinth Bulbs Planting It's time to plant some beautiful hyacinth bulbs in ceramic pots - they'll make a wonderful Chistmas present! We'll also show you how to use a storm kettle to make us all some yummy hot chocolate! |
| Saturday 23rd January | 10:30am - 12:00noon |
Feed The Birds Join us to make bird feeders for our feathered friends, which will help them survive the cold winter months. We will also see what birds we can spot at Moorlands. |
|
Friday 19th February |
10:30am - 12:00noon |
Sawing Morning Come along to make a real difference at Moorlands! You'll be using tools to clear areas of the reserve to improve it for all our creepy crawly, furry and feathered friends! |
Activites for 13+ year olds
| Date | Time | Activity |
|
Tuesday 16th February |
10:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Green Woodworking Morning You will use a variety of traditional tools and techniques to make:
|
- PARKING - Vehicles can be parked off the road next to the nature reserve boundary
- MEETING POINT - Entrance gates of the Nature Reserve
- LOCATION - 5.5miles north of the city centre, situated near Skelton.
Moorlands