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This time last year @kingfisherdecking were knee -

This time last year @kingfisherdecking were knee - no thigh! - deep in water, replacing a long section of our old boardwalk with a new, wider and more accessible boardwalk. Made possible with support from @mendthegap2024 and match funding from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) ‘Access for all’ project, it 's been a joy to see how much easier it has been for visitors to enjoy the reserve. It's a stark contrast between old and new. Watch this space for how you can support us in making Phase 2 complete the route!
@chilternsnl @northwessexdowns
#StepIntoNature #MakingADifference #GoringAndStreatley

OPEN TODAY: we are open for an extra day today, Su

OPEN TODAY: we are open for an extra day today, Sunday, 7 September 2025, Stop by between 10am - 5pm today to reconnect with nature and discover the small wonders that make life extraordinary. (Although we are able to open for this additional day, regretfully we are not able to offer refreshments.) Accessibility: a male and female mallard duck hurry along a path; 'extra date added' within a circle is overlaid like a sticker on an image of the new wider boardwalk weaving through the reedbed; a pink and brown elephant hawk moth rests on tree bark. Image credit: Ducks, Julia Hiltsher, CC By 2.0 #StepIntoNature #Wildlife #Oxfordshire #GoringAndStreatley #ConservationMatters

We've added an extra day at the end of the season,

We've added an extra day at the end of the season, so pause and marvel with us at Withymead this coming Sunday, 7 September. Did you know dragonflies have been around for over 300 million years? 🐉 Their graceful flight reminds us to slow down and savour the moment. Stop by between 10am - 5pm today to reconnect with nature and discover the small wonders that make life extraordinary. #naturelovers #dragonflies #mindfulmoments #exploremore #dailyinspiration Image credit: Tony Hisgett CC BY 2.0

A HAPPY REMINDER! The reserve will be open for an

A HAPPY REMINDER! The reserve will be open for an extra day on Sunday, 7 September 2025. We'll be opening the gates 10am - 5pm. Enjoy the freedom and joy of being in the outdoors at Withymead. (Although we are able to open for this additional day, regretfully we are not able to offer refreshments.) #StepIntoNature #Wildlife #Oxfordshire #GoringAndStreatley #ConservationMatters

STOP PRESS: We are happy to announce the reserve w

STOP PRESS: We are happy to announce the reserve will be open for an extra day on Sunday, 7 September 2025. We'll be opening the gates 10am - 5pm. Please do come and enjoy the freedom and joy of being in the outdoors at Withymead. It was just too disappointing to end the year with a 'reserve closed'!
#StepIntoNature #WalkingForHealth #Oxfordshire #GoringAndStreatley

Just a reminder that we have cancelled our open da

Just a reminder that we have cancelled our open day and cream teas for today, Sunday, 31 August. Later on maximum wind gust speeds are forecast to exceed our threshold for opening safely. The reserve is heavily wooded and the safety of our visitors and volunteers are our priority. Better news is that opportunities to enjoy our signature teas, cake and coffee at some other venues in the coming year may be coming up. Watch this space!
#BeaufortScale #WindyWeather #GoringAndStreatley #StayingSafe

Very sadly, we have decided to cancel our open day

Very sadly, we have decided to cancel our open day and cream teas for tomorrow Sunday, 31 August. Maximum wind gust speeds are forecast to exceed our threshold for opening safely. The reserve is heavily wooded and the safety of our visitors and volunteers are our priority. Better news is that there may be opportunities to enjoy our signature teas, cake and coffee at some other venues in the coming year. Watch this space!
#BeaufortScale #WindyWeather #GoringAndStreatley #StayingSafe

Very sadly, we have decided to cancel our open day

Very sadly, we have decided to cancel our open day and cream teas for this Sunday, 31 August. Maximum wind gust speeds are forecast to exceed our threshold for opening safely. The reserve is heavily wooded and the safety of our visitors and volunteers are our priority. The good news is that there will be some new opportunities to enjoy our signature teas, cake and coffee at some other venues in the coming year. Watch this space!
#BeaufortScale #WindyWeather #GoringAndStreatley #StayingSafe

Did someone say cake, cream teas and jam? Join us

Did someone say cake, cream teas and jam? Join us for our last Cream Tea Sunday this coming weekend, on Sunday 31 August. The forecast is dry and bright for our last open day of the season. The reserve is open 10am-5pm, with tea, coffee, cake, scones, jam and cream served 2pm - 5pm from the Study Centre.
#Dragonfly #LastDaysofSummer
#GoringandStreatley #StepIntoNature #Ladybird Image descriptions and credits:
Image 1: a delicious looking round passionfruit sponge cake, ready to eat, on a glass plate. Credit: James Pett CC BY SA 2.0
Image 2: a black-spotted red ladybird rests on a green leaf
Image 3: A migrant hawker dragonfly in flight. Credit: Hisgett CC BY 2.0

Last Citizen Science Sunday of the year! Join ecol

Last Citizen Science Sunday of the year! Join ecologist Dr Marc Botham from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and our team of volunteers between 10am – 12noon to see what Marc has found in his moth trap from Saturday night and find out all about the wonderful world of moths. The reserve is open until 5pm - plenty of time for watching and listening, whether in the bird hides, at the lookout or at several places to sit. Visitors have been enjoying our easier and wider boardwalk too! No refreshments this time, so bring a snack/drinks. (Last Cream Tea Sunday is 31 Aug.)
#mothsmatter #mothsandbutterflies #nature #citizenscience #ageisnothingbutanumber

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