Mon 29 Jul to Sat 3 Aug 2024 What could be better than to spend time in the woods in summer, in good company? To play, explore, relax, and share food and drink. How about getting stuck into conservation tasks and attending workshops? Maybe you prefer to sit and chat around the fire after a satisfying… Continue reading Summer Gathering
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Moth Morning with Breakfast
Fri 26 July 8.30-10am 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
Bat and Glow Worm Night
Thu 25 July *FULLY BOOKED* 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… Continue reading Bat and Glow Worm Night
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
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
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