Environment Weekend in Chinnor 12 June 2011
We were delighted to have Andy Lester (A Rocha’s conservation director) here
again this year – kicking off the weekend with an assembly at St. Andrew’s
primary school on Creation care, when he was ... (read more)
Faith Goes Wild 14 April 2011
On Sunday 27th March 2011 the arrival of Spring was heralded by an all age
event at Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve. Faith Goes Wild, a
Christian-focused, self-guided walk and open air servi... (read more)
Cod and Chips 28 February 2011
Should I go down to the local chippy and eat cod and chips? This was the
question posed by Bob Sluka to the KS2 assembly at St. Andrews School Chinnor.
The classes were divided into "pro" and "con"... (read more)
Talk with Beavers 16 February 2011
Is cutting down trees bad? YES!!! YES!!! But what about the animal beavers?
Are beavers bad?
Bob Sluka of the Chiltern Gateway Project led a very interesting discussion
of environmental issues wit... (read more)
Chinnor Hill work day 13 February 2011
A small band of intrepid conservationists spent time working in the Chinnor
Hill Nature Reserve. Our team has committed to partnering with BBWOT on their
monthly work parties twice a year, currentl... (read more)
Glow Wild in the Dark 23 November 2009
It was a dark and, thankfully, not so stormy night that drew us to the
Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve. Natural England, with A
Rocha UK assisting, put on a fantastic event designed to let peo... (read more)
Treemendous! Come and plant your 'family tree', Saturday 28 November 2-4pm 1 October 2009
Come and plant your 'family tree' on Saturday 28 November 2–4pm at Aston
Rowant National Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire. Leave a legacy for the future by
planting a young juniper tree with your frie... (read more)
Sounds Like Summer! Sat 25 July, 1-6pm 26 May 2009
A fun day out for all at Aston Rowant
National Nature Reserve. Even bigger and better than last year!
Only £1 for adults, CHILDREN GO FREE!
.
Plenty to do for all the family, including:
Gre... (read more)
Conservation on your doorstep! 1 May 2009
Juniper planting at Aston Rowant
The sun shone and we were ready with spades and juniper saplings waiting to
be planted. Peter Woods, our juniper expert or ‘nut’ as he prefers to be called,
instru... (read more)
Jam and Junipers, Lewknor, Sun 19 April 31 March 2009
Meet at St Margarets Church, Lewknor at 12 noon to join our juniper expert
Peter Woods and the Natural England team for an afternoon finding out about
juniper and planting 300 trees on the adjace... (read more)
Lewknor school saves 10% 29 March 2009
At Lewknor C of E Primary School they are in the process of applying for the
Ecoschools Green Flag Award following their completion of the Bronze and Silver
awards. The kitchen garden is developing... (read more)
