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Events | Sunday 5 April 10am - 5pm TODAY! We have

Events | Sunday 5 April 10am - 5pm
TODAY! We have an eggcellent activity to keep everyone busy!
Join us between 10am - 5pm for our Easter Bird Egg trail, suitable for all ages. Follow the trail, search for the nests, and use the egg colours and nest clues to work out which bird each nest belongs to. From reedbed specialists like the Sedge Warbler and Water Rail to garden favourites such as the Robin and Blackbird, the trail offers a gentle way to explore the reserve’s habitats and learn about the birds that call Withymead home. Children can record the nest numbers they find, spot real birds along the way, and take part in a simple wildlife survey on the back of their trail sheet. The activity is self guided, and designed to encourage slow, curious exploration of the reserve.

Events | Sunday 5 April 10am - 5pm Easter Bird Egg

Events | Sunday 5 April 10am - 5pm Easter Bird Egg Trail
TOMORROW! We have an eggcellent thing to do on Easter Sunday! Around the reserve, we’ve hidden big painted wooden eggs, grouped into nests. Each nest has a number. Your job is to find the nests, look with your eyes at the egg colour and the nest clues, and work out which bird the eggs belong to. When you’ve solved it, write the nest’s number next to the correct bird in your table. Explore carefully and see how many bird nests you can identify as you go. Follow the trail, search for the nests, and use the egg colours and nest clues to work out which bird each nest belongs to. From reedbed specialists like the Sedge Warbler and Water Rail to garden favourites such as the Robin and Blackbird, the trail offers a gentle way to explore the reserve’s habitats and learn about the birds that call Withymead home. The activity is self guided, suitable for all ages, and designed to encourage slow, curious exploration of the reserve.

Events | Sunday 5 April 10am - 5pm Easter Bird Egg

Events | Sunday 5 April 10am - 5pm Easter Bird Egg Trail
Still trying to figure out which Easter egg event to attend? Well we have an eggcellent choice for you! Around the reserve, we’ve hidden big painted wooden eggs, grouped into nests. Each nest has a number. Your job is to find the nests, look with your eyes at the egg colour and the nest clues, and work out which bird the eggs belong to. When you’ve solved it, write the nest’s number next to the correct bird in your table. Explore carefully and see how many bird nests you can identify as you go.

News update | More exciting news! Made possible th

News update | More exciting news! Made possible through the generous support from a @mendthegap2024 grant, we've installed insulated colony bat boxes to help protect Noctule bats, whose homes are threatened by ash dieback. Three large Schwegler bat boxes now provide safe roosts in sycamore trees, supporting not just Noctules but also Daubenton’s and Brown Long Eared bats. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, these boxes will offer a secure refuge for years to come. Keep an eye out for Noctules foraging high above on summer evenings 🦇🦇🦇
#MendTheGap #Conservation #Bats #GoringGap #Oxfordshire

A massive thanks to all who came to our Saturday m

A massive thanks to all who came to our Saturday morning coffee shop at Woodcote Community Centre yesterday. We again raised just over £400 towards our new boardwalk and step-free bridge! You are a lovely lot! Huge thanks to the bakers, volunteer helpers, and raffle donors - your support in kind makes a huge difference to our work. A different charity hosts the coffee shop each week and it's ALWAYS worth visiting.

Events | Withymead on Tour | TODAY Sat 28 March, 1

Events | Withymead on Tour | TODAY Sat 28 March, 10am - 12.30pm
We're running the Saturday morning Coffee Shop at the @woodcote_cc today! Cakes and bakes ready to be eaten! Come and enjoy a slice or two, and a lovely cuppa. We have some great raffle prizes plus we'll have our honey, cards, other merchandise, and some fab second-hand books for sale. Join us and help raise the funds to complete our accessible boardwalk and install a new step-free bridge so that everyone can enjoy the reserve. Pic 2 shows our old narrow bridge, pic 3 shows a section of new boardwalk we replaced last year. We REALLY want to complete the job! Every little slice helps 😉🦉🐝🐞🦆
#cake #natureconservation #AccessibilityMatters #woodcoteoxfordshire

Events | Withymead on Tour | TOMORROW Sat 28 March

Events | Withymead on Tour | TOMORROW Sat 28 March, 10am - 12.30pm
We're running the fabulous Saturday morning Coffee Shop at the Woodcote Community Centre tomorrow. Cakes and bakes are ready to be eaten! Come and enjoy a slice or two, and a lovely cuppa. We have some great raffle prizes plus we'll have our honey, cards, other merchandise, and some fab second-hand books for sale. Join us and help raise the funds to complete our accessible boardwalk and install a new step-free bridge so that everyone can enjoy the reserve. Pic 2 shows our old narrow bridge, pic 3 shows a section of new boardwalk we replaced last year. We REALLY want to complete the job! Every little slice helps 😉🦉🐝🐞🦆
#cake #natureconservation #AccessibilityMatters #woodcoteoxfordshire

News update | We’re delighted to announce the pl

News update | We’re delighted to announce the planting of black poplar trees at Withymead Nature Reserve, made possible through the generous support of a grant from @mendthegap2024. This initiative helps preserve one of Britain’s rarest native trees and supports local wildlife for generations to come. Thank you to everyone involved in restoring our natural heritage!
#MendTheGap #Withymead #BlackPoplar #Conservation

News update | We're excited to share that a new se

News update | We're excited to share that a new seed sieve has been purchased for Withymead Nature Reserve, thanks to the generous support of a @mendthegap2024 grant. This vital tool enables us to collect local seeds, helping to restore and enhance habitats throughout the Goring Gap. By focusing on native species, we're protecting biodiversity and ensuring that our conservation efforts benefit local wildlife and plant communities. #MendTheGap #GoringGap #HabitatRestoration #Withymead

#IWD26 Happy International Women's Day! Each year

#IWD26 Happy International Women's Day!
Each year we like to remember and celebrate Anne Carpmael (1911-2003), for it is due to Anne that Withymead Nature Reserve exists. Anne lived at Withymead for nearly 60 years. A keen naturalist, she provided a habitat to encourage birds, both native and migratory. Prior to her death in 2003 a charitable trust was formed to preserve the house and its riverside land. These 13 acres now form the Nature Reserve. With resident wardens, the trust aims to promote, protect and preserve the wildlife at Withymead, providing a tranquil haven for wildlife and inspiration to visitors now and for future generations. We look forward to welcoming you to our little gem by the Thames when we reopen in April for our summer Sundays and on Fridays too from May. Thank you Anne!
#IWD25 #GiveToGain

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