‘The Mocha’ moth likes woodland habitats. The caterpillars feed on field maple leaves. Written by volunteer Polly Whyte Thanks to an amazing volunteer effort, we recorded more moths in 2023 than any year before. Six nights of light trap surveys were undertaken at Hazel Hill Wood between April and October, plus further species were recorded… Continue reading 2023 – a bumper year for moth recording!
Author: Charley Miller
Autumn Conservation Weekend
5pm Friday 25th – 3pm Sunday 27th October 2024 Join us for an autumnal weekend of woodland conversation and human restoration. This weekend combines the satisfaction of outdoor physical activity with the restorative effect of relaxing in a woodland environment. Over two days and two nights at Hazel Hill you will get the chance to… Continue reading Autumn Conservation Weekend
BioBlitz Wildlife Weekend
5pm Friday 5th – 3pm Sunday 7th July 2024 Come and join the race to find as much wildlife as we can! Join us to learn about the wildlife of Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury, during this 24 hour BioBlitz. We’ll be running wildlife survey activities from 12-10pm on Saturday and 4am-12pm on Sunday. You… Continue reading BioBlitz Wildlife Weekend
Nature and Wellbeing Retreat
5pm Friday 22nd – 3pm Sunday 24th March 2024 *Early bird tickets on sale until 10th January!* Read about previous retreats and see more photos here. Join us for a restorative weekend including yoga, forest bathing and practical conservation tasks. This weekend combines the restorative effect of yoga and forest bathing with the satisfaction of… Continue reading Nature and Wellbeing Retreat
Women’s spring equinox retreat
*Partner event* 15-17 March 2024 Nestled in the heart of a 70-acre woodland, at Hazel Hill’s eco retreat center, awaits a transformative experience for women – our Spring Equinox Retreat. Escape to a world of natural wonder and personal discovery. This intimate weekend retreat, limited to just 15 women, is a celebration of the Earth… Continue reading Women’s spring equinox retreat
Outdoor first aid training
Wed 13 – Thu 14 March 2024 9am-5.30pm each day The most engaging, interesting, relevant and dynamic first aid courses in Wiltshire Delivered by Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT) at Hazel Hill Wood. With extensive experience of working outdoors and with groups who need to be kept engaged we are able to offer First Aid programmes that… Continue reading Outdoor first aid training
Imbolc Gathering: Embrace the Awakening of Spring
*Partner event* 5-8pm Thu 1 Feb 2024 Join us for a magical day of celebration and renewal as we embrace the spirit of Imbolc, a sacred time marking the awakening of spring’s gentle touch. Imbolc is a time to bid farewell to winter and welcome the promise of new beginnings. Event Highlights: Nature Connection: Immerse… Continue reading Imbolc Gathering: Embrace the Awakening of Spring
Wood Chop Challenge
Sat 27 Jan 8am-4pm On Saturday 27th January, a team of volunteers and staff will undertake an 8 hour Wood Chop Challenge to produce firewood and raise money for Hazel Hill Trust. As you know, we run an off-grid retreat centre, based in an ancient woodland near Salisbury, where people come to reconnect with nature, heal and… Continue reading Wood Chop Challenge
2023 volunteer survey results
We’re really pleased to report that our volunteers are still enjoying themselves at Hazel Hill Wood! Similar results to last year, with some more positive responses and fewer improvements suggested. Reasons for volunteering continue to have themes of: See here for a presentation with graphs and more details. See below for some photos of what… Continue reading 2023 volunteer survey results
Winter solstice gathering
*Partner event* 3-8pm Thu 21 Dec 2023 Step into the enchanting embrace of the winter solstice at Hazel Hill Wood – an experience like no other. A night of pure magic that celebrates the celestial event of the year. Picture yourself within the cozy beautiful Oak House, where the air is thick with the spirit… Continue reading Winter solstice gathering