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.
Forthcoming activities - please book in advance as places are limited - 01904 659570.
Activities for 8-13 year olds
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Friday 31st October | 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Halloween Party |
| Saturday 15th November | 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Hedgehog Homes It's that tiem of year when our spiky friends will be looking for somewhere warm to hibernate! If you would like to assit them then come along - we will be making hedgehog homes and placing them around Moorlands. |
| Saturday 13th December | 10:30am - 12:00pm | Festive Fun "It's Christmas time..." which means it's time to wrap up warm and come along to make a willow wreath to hang on your front door or willow stars to hang on your tree. There'll be Christmassy run-around games to play as well to make sure we keep warm!! |
Activities for 13-18 year olds
| Date | Time | Activity |
| Friday 31st October | 1.00pm - 3.00pm | Make a pumpkin lantern |
| Thursday 13th November | 6.00pm - 7.30pm | Night-time walk with night vision goggles |
| Thursday 11th December | 6.00pm - 7.30pm | Practical bushcraft skills |
- 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