Beginners’ Bonsai Class
On 23rd August, we enjoyed an afternoon of Bonsai making, using Juniper trees. We gradually sculpted the tree, mindfully looking for light and space.
Nidd Art Trail 2022
The walk to the study barn is part of the experience – leaving the busy world behind and experiencing nature.From the small iron Bewerley gate the track is uphill, with some steps. If accessing from Peat Lane, via the wooden gate, it is more level and some mobility scooters should be able to navigate it: […]
The Wildish Club Launch Event
On the evening of 25th July, we were happy to host The Wildish Club’s first event with a woodland walk and barbeque. Gathering people together to enjoy the outdoors, Oscar, Nell and Georgie have planned a variety of adventures in the coming weeks. All are welcome. For further details, please visit their website: www.thewildishclub.co.uk
ARTHIKE CAMPING WEEKEND 16th-17th July
A visiting art and hiking group enjoyed an overnight stay under the beech trees. They combined walking in the beautiful Nidderdale Hills with making charcoal in the campfire to use in their sketching.
Nature Notes – April 2022
The first ducklings of 2022 arrived on 9th April – all 13 of them! The large golden koi carp (we call him Horace) spent the winter largely in the depths of the pond – carp are adapted to low oxygen levels – but we were pleased to see has resurfaced and is active again. He […]
A good year for breeding birds at Fishpond Wood
2021 was a good year for breeding birds. The picture shows a redstart that successfully raised a brood. On the same logstore we had broods of blackbird, thrush and wren. There is now a robin in there! It shows that gently managing the woodland fits in with what the birds need too – working with […]
Spring in Fishpond Wood
Spring has arrived in the woods and the cuckoo has starting calling from across the valley.
James Owen Thomas blog
A blog by artist and one of our woodland conservation volunteers James Owen Thomas
Clay Paper Scissors at Fishpond Wood
Clay Paper Scissors recently came to Fishpond Wood below is a link to a blog post about their visit