A very welcome visitor
Here we have a still from some wonderful video footage collected recently on our estate of an otter and it’s offspring (known as a ‘kit’). They have been seen regularly over the course of several months and now is the time for this young otter to learn to hunt for itself. This is serious stuff, as without being able to hunt effectively the youngster will struggle to survive in the wild That said, it is not all about work with these animals. They are a species that are also known to play together to help strengthen social bonds and learn vital skills that they will need as adults.
Summer Events
We are planning a varied programme of events over the summer months.
Guided Walks: learn about a variety of habitats and species around the Box Moor Trust. These sessions are led by our experienced Ranger team and supported by our wonderful volunteers.
Meadow Sweeping: this activity involves using a net along our grasslands to help identify all manner of invertebrates, including butterflies, grasshoppers and many more!
Pond Dipping: have you ever wondered about the creatures that may lurk in the depths of the water? An amazing range of invertebrates and amphibians await discovery – why not come along to one of our pond-dipping sessions and find out more?
Keep an eye on Eventbrite, our website and social media for individual events and dates.
New Website
Have you visited our website lately? If so, you will have noticed that it is looking a bit different. We launched our shiny new site at the beginning of the year and have worked hard to get the style and content just right. We have simplified the menus and streamlined the navigation tools so that hopefully users can find what they are looking for more easily. Maybe you want to plan your visit, enquire about booking meeting/event space, find out about volunteering opportunities or just catch up with our latest news? The main menu on the home page should steer you to the right page. Our stock map, popular with dog owners as it helps them to avoid the fields being grazed by livestock, is still a prominent feature of the site and is regularly updated to reflect the current locations of the sheep, cattle and horses. We will also be expanding the range of items for sale in our online shop, including some attractive Belted Galloway greeting cards, pin badges and cuddly plush toys. More products relevant to the Box Moor Trust will be added over the coming months.
Donating made easy
As a charitable Trust, we are most grateful to our supporters and beneficiaries who kindly make financial donations towards our work. If you would like to donate then please use the button below. Thanks to everyone who has generously donated so far.
www.boxmoortrust.org.uk
01442 253300
