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Wild Flower Discovery Walks - Ancient Woodlands

Yorkshire Coast Nature are excited to bring you these new events celebrating the amazing colour and diversity of our home county. Each day is a journey of discovery, an opportunity to explore a new landscape and its native plants. from the wild uplands to the lush lowlands. Each of the walks is led by an expert guide from YCN. Our relaxed learning environment will ensure you learn a lot and have fun. These walks are suitable for beginners and intermediate levels of knowledge. 

Wild Flower Discovery Walks - Ancient Woodlands

Yorkshire Coast Nature are excited to bring you these new events celebrating the amazing colour and diversity of our home county. Each day is a journey of discovery, an opportunity to explore a new landscape and its native plants. from the wild uplands to the lush lowlands. Each of the walks is led by an expert guide from YCN. Our relaxed learning environment will ensure you learn a lot and have fun. These walks are suitable for beginners and intermediate levels of knowledge. 

Ancient Woodland Flowers

Ancient woodlands in spring are wonderful places to be. Bright green leaves bursting forth above delicate flowers such as Violets beneath the trees. We visited this beautiful woodland with a YCN group in spring 2015. On that day we were surrounded by ancient woodland species such as Wood Melick, Sanicle, Woodruff, Wild Marjoram, Hairy and Slender St John’s-wort, Wild and Barren Strawberry. Swathes of Bluebells and Ramsons made a spectacular backdrop for Wood Speedwell, Yellow Pimpernel and Wood Sedge.  Its really exciting to be returning to this special woodland in May 2022.

Date: 28th May 2022. Please book on the date below

Meeting Place: Forge Valley National Nature Reserve. Meeting Place map will be sent by email after your booking

What you can expect on one of our Wild Flower Discovery Walks:

  • A professional and local expert guide with lots of enthusiasm and knowledge
  • A small group ensuring a high-quality experience 
  • A fun packed day with exciting locations, wildflower ID tuition and opportunities for photography
  • Your booking makes a difference for wildlife; YCN will donate 20% from our income on these walks to a local conservation project
Wild Flower Discovery Walks - Ancient Woodlands

Richard Baines PGdip MCIEEM

Company Director And Birding/Wildlife Guide

Richard’s love of birds and wildlife started at age nine when he watched wide eyed as a charm of European Goldfinch fed on a thistle within a few feet of him in the grounds of his primary school. The next day he was busy drawing the flock in his art class./tutors/2/richard-baines-pgdip-mcieem

Wild Flower Discovery Walks - Ancient Woodlands

Claire Bending BSc Hons

Botanist/Wild Flower Walks Guide

A Westcountry girl who used to think York was in East Anglia, Claire spent a free-range childhood exploring the downs and woodlands of West Dorset and completely took for granted having a swathe of species rich downland right next to her home. Many happy hours were/tutors/23/claire-bending-bsc-hons