The Lower Ure Conservation Trust is a charity dedicated to the restoration of once productive sand and gravel quarries to varied, wildlife-rich habitats.
We run Nosterfield Nature Reserve, near Ripon in North Yorkshire, now widely regarded as one of best examples of wetland grassland in the north of England.
All photography, unless otherwise stated, provided by Whitfield Benson.
LATEST NEWS
Notable numbers of Pochard and scarce sightings of a Pectoral Sandpiper and Gannets were among the many highlights in October. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.
Read about the birds seen on the reserve in September including Avocets, Little Stint and Caspian Gulls. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.
Find out about the birds seen on the reserve in August, including; Bittern, Garganey and a record number of Little Egrets. With thanks to Andy Hanby.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Try techniques such as collage, print-making and clay-imprinting in this Robin-themed workshop.
Are you aged between 14-18? Looking for ways to help in the community? Do you enjoy nature or like being outdoors? Then join us for our next Conservation Club for young people!