Fungi Walk Success
Many thanks to Keith Boseley local fungi and woodland expert for leading the fascinating nature walk yesterday. The exploration of fungi unveils a fascinating new dimension to appreciate in our woodland. Fungi are vital to ecosystems for several reasons. They decompose dead organic matter,…
Call to Action! Public Rights of Way
Friends of Fox Hill would like to ask anyone who has walked within Fox Hill at any time during the last twenty years if they would be willing to assist in obtaining recognition of further routes as Public Rights of Way. We will need…
Fox Hill Fungi Walk with Keith Boseley
Join us on a guided nature walk to explore the fascinating world of fungi. Learn about their diverse shapes, sizes, and colors, and discover their vital role in our ecosystems. Bring your curiosity and a pair of sturdy shoes, and let’s embark on a…
Art Installation by Trish Roberts
Earlier this month, Trish brought the community together to take part in an art installation in Fox Hill. She is working on a Masters Degree and is using Fox Hill Woodland as her muse. The work is still there to see, so next time…
Meeting our new councillors
We would like to welcome our new Councillors, Lou Timlin and Mark Ashwell, to Fox Hill woods. We have introduced the new Councillors to the WBC owned part of Fox Hill woods and we are looking forward to working together. We would like to thank previous…
Art Installation
A local artist, Trish Roberts, is doing a Masters which has focused on Fox Hill throughout. Many of you have helped with the ‘answers on a postcard’ survey, or followed the QR code film trail dotted through the woods. A message from Trish: For…
Butterfly Count 2024
While the rest of the team were working very hard on Rhododendron removal, I had the pleasure of doing the 2024 Big Butterfly Count! I strolled around the woods for a couple of hours and here are my results: Big Butterfly Count – Friends…
Photos from a Fox Hill Nature Walk
On the 8th of June, Eddie Napper took a group of Fox Hill fans to the woods to see what they could find. It was a lovely morning, and we managed to capture some sights for those of you who didn’t make it. Keep…
Rhododendron – Beauty or Beast?
Rhododendron is a large genus of flowering shrubs, so long regarded as beautiful that they earned a name that means “rose tree” in classical Greek. Certainly, there are many beauties that make spectacular and well-behaved garden plants. Unfortunately, one species, Rhododendron ponticum, is far…
Guided Nature Walk
All are welcome to join a guided nature walk with Eddie Napper in Fox Hill on the morning of June 8th. Meet us at the information board at Dorset Way entrance, bringing along suitable clothing, a water bottle, snacks, something to lean on and…