We run Nosterfield Nature Reserve, near Ripon in North Yorkshire, now widely regarded as one of the best examples of wetland grassland in the north of England.
All photographs, unless otherwise stated, provided by Whitfield Benson.
Welcome to Andy Hanby’s first blog of the year - good numbers of Golden Plover, Fieldfare and Pochard were among the highlights in January.
Find out more about events and educational visits at Nosterfield Nature Reserve in autumn 2025, including woodland activities, fungi identification, practical conservation and autumn leaf Gelli printing.
Join us for a walk, nature-themed activities and stories for pre-school children. Each session will be influenced by the seasons and nature.
Free of charge.
What can you find in the dipping ponds in spring? Use nets, trays and identification guides to explore different species and take a closer look with magnification pots and hand lenses!
Sessions available at 10am and 1pm
The extended periods of sunny weather in 2025 resulted in a better year for damselflies and dragonflies, with dry conditions also having an impact in late summer.
Read about the species recorded on Flasks Fen, the Reedbed and Main Reserve in the annual report written by Keith Gittens.