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Three Johns

Well, it's Tuesday again, so it must be volunteer day. There were plenty of helpers to do the various jobs around the….

The sunny weather is bringing everything along. The first of the Early Purple Orchids is in flower along with the first Bluebells….

There have been a huge number of visitors to the reserve today. There were ten bird ringers and nearly two hundred birds….

Foxglove Covert Eco-Club was a great success again this morning, thanks to Elizabeth. There were plenty of helpers to whom….

Dog Violet is the latest flower to show itself on the reserve, there are now fifteen species in bloom. Other sightings this….

Volunteer day began with some dam building, an all time favourite! The dams that create header pools to supply some of our….

Our new bookshelves have been filled today. Next time you visit us you can buy from our selection of wildlife books and Field….

Finally, a splash of colour as the willow catkins develop and provide an important food source for the Bumble Bees which….

The work carried out by the Foxglove volunteers is so varied and changes with the seasons. Jobs done by the group of twelve….