The Oak House and the Forest Ark are now available to two-household groups for long weekend breaks over the summer. The mission of Hazel Hill Trust is to promote sustainability, resilience and wellbeing by bringing people into contact with nature at Hazel Hill Woods. As lockdown eases, what better way to nurture wellbeing than to… Continue reading Book your Household holidays at Hazel Hill
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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
Wildlife and Bushcraft session
Palmate newt found while pond dipping 2-4pm Wednesday 14th August 2024 Would you like to get up close to the hidden wildlife of Hazel Hill Wood? Or learn how to light a fire without matches? Come and enjoy time in the woods and learn new skills. We plan to do: – Pond dipping – Fire… Continue reading Wildlife and Bushcraft session
Bat and Glow Worm Night
Join us to learn about and look for bats and glow worms in Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury. We’ll start with a short introductory talk about bats and glow worms and then set off on a guided walk around the woodland, all led by Charley Miller, our Conservation and Education Coordinator. Children are welcome to… Continue reading Bat and Glow Worm Night
BioBlitz Wildlife Weekend
Wildflower meadow survey 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… Continue reading BioBlitz Wildlife Weekend
Wildlife and Bushcraft session
Palmate newt found while pond dipping 2-4pm Wednesday 29th May 2024 Would you like to get up close to the hidden wildlife of Hazel Hill Wood? Or learn how to light a fire without matches? Come and enjoy time in the woods and learn new skills. We plan to do: – Pond dipping – Fire… Continue reading Wildlife and Bushcraft session
2023 – a bumper year for moth recording!
‘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!
Embracing New Connections: Opening the Northern Nature Reserve at Hazel Hill Wood
During our vision and strategy review in 2022-23, a crucial clarification of our philosophy emerged. It is that Hazel Hill is a dynamic space of exchange, where the reciprocal relationship between humans and the more-than-human world thrives. Our shared acts of conservation and mindful presence cultivate mutual healing and learning, deepening a bond that extends… Continue reading Embracing New Connections: Opening the Northern Nature Reserve at Hazel Hill Wood
A Meeting in the Woods – Permaculture, Play & Presence
10-12 May 2024 *partner event* A Meeting in the Woods is a playful and restorative weekend exploring our relationship to the earth and each other in the magical setting of Hazel Hill Wood. We’re weaving together permaculture principles, mindfulness and nature connection practices through play, movement, enquiry and dialogue, affirming our connection to life and… Continue reading A Meeting in the Woods – Permaculture, Play & Presence
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