Highgate Common
An ancient lowland heath buzzing with rare wildlife
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100 Metres of Hedgerow at Highgate Common
Partnership work with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and CPRE Staffordshire, the countryside charity, sees a 100 metres of new hedge laid at Highgate Common Nature Reserve.
My adventure
Kayak adventurer Erin Bastian has been all over the world but sees Cornwall as the holy grail of coastal adventure. From the sea she enjoys a unique perspective of our precious wildlife and knows…
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My big adventure
When Rowan visits Sydenham Hill Wood, every puddle, tree and trail is part of the adventure. And his dad quite likes playing along too.
My adventure
Playing tig, hide-and-seek, splashing in muddy puddles, kicking through leaves and seeing what’s under that rock or in that tree – Emma and Ruby love heading to nature reserves at the weekend…
Gentleshaw Common northern route
Welcome to Gentleshaw Common, a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI) and a rare lowland heathland. Download and follow the map below for a gentle walking route around the northern part of the site. The walk is just under 0.7miles or 1.1km and is a lovely gentle walk which takes you through some of the Common’s varied habitats.
My big adventure
Poppy plays with molehills, watches deer and birds, and nestles in the trunks of ancient trees to get in touch with her roots. Poppy's father was an inspirational Restoration Officer at the…
My adventure playground
Holly loves playing in the Glen, where she can clamber on boulders, splash in muddy puddles and let her imagination run free.
The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So…
Mining bee Trail
The Mining Bee Trail is part of Staffordshire Wildlife Trusts Miniature Monsters Trail at Highgate Common Nature Reserve
Oil Beetle Trail
The Oil Beetle Trail is part of Staffordshire Wildlife Trusts Miniature Monsters Trail at Highgate Common Nature Reserve