An autumn wander around Hetchell Wood
If ever there was a reserve to encapsulate the colour of autumn, that reserve would be Hetchell Wood. This magnificent ancient woodland is the perfect soothing retreat in the autumn, whether you’…
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Hetchell Wood - Teamwork, Tea and Mystery
An altered assignment at Hetchell Wood impressed Howard Roddie recently, as three YWT volunteer groups worked together on one site, moving between tasks with common aims. Howard was also left…
Hetchell Wood Nature Reserve
A wild woodland wonderland where childhood memories are made, with activities and adventures to enjoy all year round, wildlife and wildflowers to discover – and a weird plant.
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
If you go down to the woods today…
Our woodlands are at their best in the autumn, as tree canopies darken to russet orange and a low-lying sun casts an enchanting glow through the trees. Here are some of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s…
Wood sculpture at Little Beck nature reserve
Kate Yates, North Region Living Landscapes Officer, debuts an exciting new addition to Little Beck Wood!
Dene Wood: lessons from our space for nature (and people)
Claire Gribben tells us all about the Dene Wood nature area in Cottingham, an area for people and wildlife, which has been transformed by the community.
Wood spurge
As its name suggests, Wood spurge is found in woodlands. It is an attractive evergreen that displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and dark green leaves.
wood anemone
A spring delight, the wood anemone grows in dappled shade in ancient woodlands. Traditional management, such as coppicing, can help such flowers by opening up the woodland floor to sunlight.
Speckled wood
The speckled wood prefers the dappled sunlight of woodland rides and edges, hedgerows and even gardens. Despite declines, its range has spread over recent years.
Wood blewit
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…
Wood melick
Wood melick is a slender, drooping grass that grows in dense patches in ancient woodlands and along shady banks. It has nodding flower heads, with brown, egg-shaped spikelets that contain the…