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Please note: Just to let you know that the Wildflower Walk that was planned for July 5th on the Moor has now been postponed – the new date will be the 2nd August. Look forward to seeing you then. We are pleased to announce that there will be a wildflower walk led by Jonathon Dent… Continue reading Wildflower Walk on August 2

In 2017 it was noted by the Friends of Hob Moor that the flowering of buttercups across the site appeared to not be as prolific as in previous years. Therefore we are very pleased to be working with the council in order to monitor this and we need your help. There will be a project… Continue reading Buttercup Project in North Lane Field

28/04/18  Dawn Chorus. 6.00am at the Yellow Railings on Little Hob Moor. Come and see how many bird songs can be identified. An evening event will also be organised in September or October, date to be confirmed. 18/05/18 A Friday evening in May: Mayfield Woodland Walk. Steve, Ian and Malcolm Cresser would lead a walk from Little… Continue reading Upcoming Events on Hob Moor

The cows will be brought into North Lane Pasture on Thursday lunchtime, subject to the weather, where they will stay for a few days before being released on to Hob Moor. Please be careful for the first few days until they settle down in their new environment. Cows have grazed on Hob Moor for hundreds… Continue reading Update On Cows + Dawn Chorus Event

The cattle are to return to Hob Moor next week, weather permitting. They will be held in North Lane pasture for a few days so they can settle before being released on to Hob Moor. This year the cattle are young 10 – 14 months old and they may be a little nervous until they… Continue reading Take The Lead And Follow The Countryside Code On Strays

Kite Flying on Little Hob Moor Monday 26th March 2.30pm. Family Event. Bring your kites so let’s go fly a kite—-.

Dear Great British Spring Clean participant, In light of the inclement weather, the council are putting out the following press release today to advise anyone taking part in a litter pick to postpone. Please let us know if you plan to postpone so that we can arrange to collect the equipment and refuse from you… Continue reading Litter Pick on Hob Moor is Cancelled

The Environment Agency have cleared the becks, (still more to do although not as invasive further along the Triangle), I know it looks rather invasive but it has been left many years and now for flood prevention in York the directive is that becks be maintained. They will be maintained each year but only gently… Continue reading Update on the Becks