Annual Public Meeting
7pm on Wednesday 17th April at the Box Moor Trust Centre, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RE
We look forward to welcoming beneficiaries of the Box Moor Trust to our Annual Public Meeting, where we will be presenting an update on our work over the last year. Please come along to hear about our forthcoming projects, and for a chance to put forward your own questions and ideas to Trustees. There is parking at the Centre and light refreshments will be available. Please RSVP to: admin@boxmoortrust.org.uk by Friday 12th April if you would like to attend. For those who are unable to get there in person, the meeting will also be live streamed –to join remotely, please email the same address for a link.
‘Meet the Cows’ day is a hit
A massive THANK YOU to everyone that came along to our event on Saturday 24th February at Howe’s Retreat in Felden, where are Belted Galloway herd is housed for the winter. Everyone got an opportunity to see the cattle up close, and to learn more about their role as conservation grazers and how we care for them. There was even an opportunity to ‘adopt’ a toy Beltie, and lots of mini furry cows headed off home with their new owners. A great time was had by all – even the cattle seemed to enjoy the day!
Adoption packs are available on our website for Belted Galloway soft toys, as well as lambs and goats.
Visit: www.boxmoortrust.org.uk
Fun with the Boxmoor Rangers
Our monthly Youth and Mini Rangers sessions are really inspiring for youngsters with an interest in nature. Here’s what Heather, who runs the groups, had to say about the January meeting, which was at Gadespring Cressbeds:
“Youth Rangers enjoyed bird watching from the hide. They learnt about the RSPB Big Bird Watch and the pros and cons of a citizen science project. We went for a walk and found deer tracks, which led us straight to some muntjac deer. We finished our session by practising our fire lighting skills with flint and steel, and having a fire with marshmallows and hot chocolate.
Mini Rangers was lovely and busy – everyone came out to enjoy the winter sunshine. We started the session by bird watching and were lucky enough to see a kingfisher, a heron, and a little egret. We went for a walk and the children had lots of mini bird challenges to complete along the way. We finished off by building our own nest, and the children learnt why birds select materials such as moss and grasses. Most of the children thought they chose their materials for comfort, so we discussed the need for the birds to be protected from the wind and rain and to keep their young warm.”
For information about how you can book these fun and informative sessions for your children, visit:
www.boxmoortrust.org.uk/visit-us/groups-activities/ box-moor-rangers/
Contact the Box Moor Trust at:
admin@boxmoortrust.org.uk
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
