8-9.30pm Wednesday 30th Aug 2023 Look for bats flying as the sun sets, and hear bats’ calls through a bat detector. And get a sneak peak at moth trapping. Join us to learn about and look for bats and moths in Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury. We’ll start with a short introductory talk about bats… Continue reading Bat and moth night
Author: Charley Miller
Samhain gathering
Partner event* 6-9pm Tue 31 Oct 2023 Please join us for this magical night of celebration. We will be outside so please bring layers and lots of waterproofs. There will be some seating, but do bring camp chairs for any extra comfort. Vegan hot chocolate and tea with some snacks are included but do bring… Continue reading Samhain gathering
Singing the Seasons
3-6pm Mon 30 Oct 2023 Simple songs and easy harmonies and chants for everyone, celebrating Samhain/ Halloween, the end and beginning of the Celtic year, time to let go of what we no longer need to carry, to remember our ancestors, and to sing and dance among the trees and in the dusk. Meeting in the Round… Continue reading Singing the Seasons
Hedgerow havens
Maintaining healthy habitats for wildlife. Before you enter Hazel Hill Wood, you pass the meadow. Along the edge of that meadow is a thriving hedgerow – one part of the mosaic of habitats that makes Hazel Hill Wood so rich in wildlife. Over the course of around 7 years, we have layed this hedge with… Continue reading Hedgerow havens
Moth morning with breakfast
Thursday 27th July 2023. Get up close to beautiful moths, learn their sometimes bizarre names, and enjoy a continental breakfast buffet in the woods. Join us to learn about and look at moths in Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury. We’ll start with a short introductory talk about moths and then set off to look through… Continue reading Moth morning with breakfast
Partner Open Days
Thursdays: Come to our of our monthly Open Days for partners (group leaders/event organisers) looking to hire the wood to run an event. See our Group Bookings page for further information. By appointment only. A member of the Hazel Hill Team will show you around our beautiful woodland and facilities. Please email bookings@hazelhill.org.uk to book… Continue reading Partner Open Days
Wildlife and volunteering in 2021
2021 was another unsettled year on the whole for humans, but a more settled one in terms of weather for wildlife. It was a hugely successful year for wildlife and volunteering at Hazel Hill Wood. Volunteers are fundamental to our small charity, and volunteers gain from the time they spend with us. If you don’t… Continue reading Wildlife and volunteering in 2021
Volunteer days
Twice per month, Wednesday and Friday, 10am-3pm Join our team of volunteers and contribute to valuable nature conservation and general maintenance tasks around the site. Develop new skills, meet other volunteers, get active and learn about wildlife in a relaxing and nourishing environment. When’s the next one? Friday 6th September, Wednesday 18th September, Friday 4th October,… Continue reading Volunteer days
Woodland Update
We’ve welcomed a total of 18 volunteers back at covid-secure volunteer days between July and December which is fantastic. We’ve done lots of scything and raking to keep the rides and glades in good condition for wildlife, given the bird boxes their annual clean, maintained paths and tidied around the buildings. We’ve had so many… Continue reading Woodland Update