Join the fungus foray on 8th November

With some 60-70 species of fungus in Hillhouse Wood this is a great opportunity for you to discover them.  Ian Rose will be leading the walk which starts from the Old Church at 10am on Tuesday 8th November.  You are advised to be dressed appropriately since the paths in the woods can be wet, sturdy shoes in particular are advised.

Summer Wildlife Walk at Hillhouse Wood

Joe Firmin and Philip Smith will lead this walk starting at the Old Church at 10am on 10th July.  Being in and near the wood the walk offers a chance to see butterflies (including whiteletter hairstreaks), dragonflies, damselflies and other colourful insects, as well as summer wildflowers and resident birds.

Join a fungus foray

... through Hillhouse Wood on Thursday 4th November.

Meeting at the Old Church at 10am Ian Rose will be leading the ever popular fungus foray, seeing some of the 60-70 species in the wood. You will need to be dressed appropriately for walking in the wood — sturdy shoes are a must as the paths can be wet!

Organised by The Friends of Hillhouse Wood in conjunction with the Woodland Trust this event will run 'weather permitting'.

Hunting Dragons at Hillhouse Wood...

Join the Friends of Hillhouse Wood for a Butterfly, Dragonfly & Summer Insect Walk on Saturday 17th July. Joe Firmin and Philip Smith will lead a summer insect walk in and near the wood, offering a chance to see whiteletter hairstreaks and other special
butterflies plus some unusual dragonflies and damselflies.

Meet at the Old Church at 2:30pm (weather permitting).