Events
Throughout the year we organise a variety of events including guided walks, workshops and group activities. Whilst we endeavour to run our events as planned, we occasionally have to cancel or rearrange them.
Booking maybe required for our events so we can keep the numbers to manageable levels. You can always contact us beforehand or check our facebook page for the latest information.
Wildlife walks and events
Walks start on Otley Road at the Public Footpath, opposite the lay by near St James Church. The walks are led by the warden and the duration is about two hours unless otherwise stated.
October 2026
National Poetry Day
Thursday 1st October 10am
A wonderful day in the year poetry everywhere does it make you feel dread or joy?! It can be like Marmite you either love it or hate it. Come down give it a try and have a listen or even read or tell a poem of your won or your favourite poems come on give it a try you might well be amazed!
Meet, Education centre
Vis-mig
Saturday 17th October 7.30am
As the migration season continues usually October i9s the most exciting time. Join the warden to look at the skies and see what flies over or becomes land bound.
Meeting point updated, now Education centre
November 2026
Reindeer making
Saturday 7th November 1pm-3pm
ALL SESSIONS ARE BOOKING ONLY - LIMITED PLACES - Following last year’s excellent reindeer making sessions this year we are dedicating 3 weekends to Reindeer making. All equipment is provide including drinks and biscuits! It can be a messy affair to dress for the occasion. The sessions are free though donations will be most welcomed
Meet, Education centre
Reindeer making
Saturday 14th November 10am-noon
ALL SESSIONS ARE BOOKING ONLY - LIMITED PLACES - Following last year’s excellent reindeer making sessions this year we are dedicating 3 weekends to Reindeer making. All equipment is provide including drinks and biscuits! It can be a messy affair to dress for the occasion. The sessions are free though donations will be most welcomed
Meet, Education centre
Fully booked - Reindeer making
Saturday 21st November 10am-noon
ALL SESSIONS ARE BOOKING ONLY - LIMITED PLACES - Following last year’s excellent reindeer making sessions this year we are dedicating 3 weekends to Reindeer making. All equipment is provide including drinks and biscuits! It can be a messy affair to dress for the occasion. The sessions are free though donations will be most welcomed
Meet, Education centre
December 2026
A look at trees
Thursday 3rd December 10am
As part of National tree week, we will be looking at some of the 44 species of trees that we have on the reserve.
Meet, Education centre
Yuletide Preserve
Saturday 12th December 1pm
come and join us Celebrating the Yuletide with stories and music and of course the humble mince pie!
Meet, Education centre
Workshops
Workshops are held at the Education Centre and have limited places. To book a place or for more information contact the Warden. All the workshops are free though donations would be gratefully received.
Group activities
On site guided walks and offsite talks have been given to a variety of groups including local schools and other children’s organisations taking enthusiastic advantage of the facility.
Adult group visits have included naturalist groups, church groups, women’s organisations, photographic and history groups, some returning more than once.