Wow, a big change in just a few days - I started writing about autumn the other day, because there were some amazing colours everywhere - it was late November but most of the trees were still looking spectacular.   ...
Continue reading Forever Autumn

There seems to be a growing revival in craft activity at the moment, which includes a return to traditional practical skills and tools. Some of this is being looked at as a  'return to simple'; a chance to get  hands on, in ...
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There's some great volunteering opportunities coming up at Skelton Grange over the next month. The Friends of Skelton Grange have secured funding from Community First, in the City and Hunslet ward, to provide a range of ...
Continue reading Why not try out Conservation Volunteering?

Its been a funny year. In April (only 3 months ago...) there was still snow and ice everywhere, and then for the last couple of weeks we have been basking endless sunshine, with not a cloud to be seen. Watching the seasons ...
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We had the first snow of the year today. The site looked great this morning, but it doesn't look like its going to last - by the time I got out to take photos it had already started to melt under the trees, and the site was a ...
Continue reading Tracks in the snow

Welcome to our new blog! Skelton Grange Environment Centre is celebrating it's 20th anniversary this year! In those years, The Conservation Volunteers have transformed the 6 acre site into an amazing nature reserve ...
Continue reading Hello from Skelton Grange