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What's on at Foxglove Covert - Events and Notices
Most events are not charged for but donations are always welcome. For more information or to book a place see the details of each event
Access to the Reserve: OPEN with limited access
Friday 20th September 2024
We are glad to announce that Foxglove Covert is reopening to the general public on Monday 7th October 2024.
A partial fix of the Foxglove Covert access gate has ensured that the safety features (sensors, emergency stop buttons) are now functional. This will allow safe access through the gate.
Unfortunately, the intercom and remote opening system by which the Guardroom normally opens the gate for entry and exit to the reserve is still inoperable. We do not have a timeframe for when this will be repaired.
Entry and exit to the reserve will therefore take place via key fobs which will be issued in exchange for photo ID (driving licence/passport) to visitors when they sign in at the Cambrai Lines front entrance. These fobs can be used to open the gate when entering and exiting the reserve. They must be returned to the front entrance pass office upon exiting the reserve.
Please note access will be limited by the number of fobs available. You may therefore be turned away at the pass office if all fobs are in use at that time. Please only collect one fob per visiting group and ensure you enter and exit the reserve together.
Please see below for organised events. Booking is essential, as attendees will be contacted with access arrangements ahead of the events.
If you are part of an organised group and would like to arrange a visit to the reserve, please contact reserve staff.
October Wildlife Wander
Thursday 10th October 2024
2pm-4pm
Join reserve staff for a guided walk around Foxglove Covert as the reserve begins to settle into autumn. Explore the reserve as tree leaves begin to change colour, migrating birds start to pass through, and fungi thrives throughout the reserve's grasslands and woodlands.
2pm-4pm.
Donation of £3 per person. Free for Friends of Foxglove. Booking essential.
Due to faults with the Foxglove Covert access gate, entry and exit will be coordinated and at set times. Booked attendees will be sent access arrangements via email prior to the event.
Photography Workshop
Wednesday 16th October 2024
10am - 3pm
Enjoy a day of photography tuition around the reserve. We'll talk about photographic techniques from composition to dealing with moving subjects, and close-ups to getting exposures right first time.
After working on the theory in our well equipped Field Centre, we'll get out onto the reserve to put things into practice.
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Don't forget your camera / phone and a packed lunch.
Donation of £20 per person, £15 for Friends of Foxglove, free for under 16s. Payments can be made by card, PayPal or in person.
Booking is essential.
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Due to faults with the Foxglove Covert access gate, entry and exit will be coordinated and at set times. Booked attendees will be sent access arrangements via email prior to the event.
Family Autumn Crafts Day
Wednesday 30th October 2024
10:30am-3pm
A chance to visit Foxglove Covert with the kids, explore the reserve in its autumnal colours and enjoy some wildlife-themed crafts!
Entry at 10:30am, exit at 1:30pm or 3:00pm.
Booking essential.
Attendees will be contacted with access arrangements in advance of the event. Entry and exit will be coordinated and at set times due to faults with the Foxglove Covert access gate.
Donation of £3 per child, adults free.
November Winter Worky Day
Sunday 3rd November 2024
10am - 3pm
Join our staff and volunteers for a fun day of practical habitat management on Sunday 3rd November.
Please bring along a packed lunch, come ready for all weather conditions and bring your old outdoor clothes as tasks will be mucky.
Booking is essential for this FREE event.
November Wildlife Wander
Wednesday 6th November 2024
2pm-4pm
Join reserve staff for a guided walk around Foxglove Covert in early winter.
2pm-4pm.
Donation of £3 per person. Free for Friends of Foxglove. Booking essential.
Birdwatching Workshop
Sunday 17th November 2024
10am-1pm
Improve your bird spotting and identification skills with this beginner-friendly guided bird watching session. Learn how to identicy common species, differentiate between confusion species and how to get started learning bird calls. A great opportunity to ask questions and learn alongside others.
£5 per person. Free for volunteers and Friends of Foxglove.
Booking essential.
December Winter Worky Day
Sunday 1st December 2024
10am - 3pm
Join our staff and volunteers for a fun day of practical habitat management on Sunday 1st December.
Please bring along a packed lunch, come ready for all weather conditions and bring your oldest outdoor clothes as tasks will be mucky.
Booking is essential for this FREE event.
December Wildlife Wander
Friday 6th December 2024
2pm-4pm
Join reserve staff for a guided walk around Foxglove Covert and enjoy the reserve in winter.
2pm-4pm.
Donation of £3 per person. Free for Friends of Foxglove. Booking essential.
Regular Groups
Foxglove Volunteer Group
Every Tuesday 9.30am
Volunteering is taking place again, please get in touch if you would like to join our friendly group.
Foxglove Volunteer Group meet every Tuesday, all year round, whatever the weather! We do a variety of tasks which are vital to the running of our 100 acre site. Jobs can be anything from coppicing and path maintenance to tree planting and felling. No previous experience is required.
If you want to stay for a full day make sure you bring a packed lunch. Old clothes and boots or wellies are, of course, a necessity. Gloves, tools and training are provided. There are other ways to be involved as a volunteer. Surveying, monitoring and fund-raising are just a few examples of where we need help. If you have a skill and/or some time to spare, why not give us a call.
Identifying and Recording Moths
Every Wednesday 9.00am
Moth species are monitored weekly whenever possible (this is a weather dependant activity). When the weather is suitable traps are set on Tuesday evenings. If you would like to help with identifying and recording the moths on a Wednesday morning, or would just like to come along and see these beautiful insects please contact the Reserve Managers for more information.
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