Where have all the flying insects gone?

The windscreen phenomenon has now been theorised following years of research. The fall in numbers of bugs in Britain has … Continue reading Where have all the flying insects gone?

Oxcroft Screens – Update

Oxcroft Screens is a site, formally part of the Oxcroft colliery. Its historical past use as a coal spoil depository, … Continue reading Oxcroft Screens – Update

A Pit top walk – On a sunny day

Beneath my feet I feel the intense heat. Absorbed by the coal shale debris, undulating mounds run high and low. … Continue reading A Pit top walk – On a sunny day

Air Monitoring

It’s been a while since we last published air monitoring results from Stanfree Park. Every year or so, upon request, … Continue reading Air Monitoring

Our little tiddlywinks…

Seeing a hedgehog nowadays is rare – only getting a glimpse of a dead one on a busy road of … Continue reading Our little tiddlywinks…

Let’s talk about …worms!

Until I read the book, “The formation of vegetable mould: through the action of worms, with observations on their habitat” … Continue reading Let’s talk about …worms!

Extraordinary Herbs!!

Now that spring is on its way, let’s talk about the wonderful power of plants, in this article, specifically herbs. Herbs … Continue reading Extraordinary Herbs!!

Welcome 2022!

Welcome 2022!! We may have had a cold, dark and gloomy winter, but here, at Stanfree Valley, we press on. … Continue reading Welcome 2022!

2021 Nature Story

A national lock-down was prescribed, and a strange time had stricken our lives. While physically apart, our hearts remained connected. … Continue reading 2021 Nature Story

Stanfree Valley presents . . . . . Elderflower Cordial!

On these warm, bright sunny days, there’s no other way to keep hydrated than with an appetising glass of fresh, … Continue reading Stanfree Valley presents . . . . . Elderflower Cordial!

Fancy a walk?

Why not join us on Saturday 14th August for a walk? All details on poster here – Continue reading Fancy a walk?