News
08Jan
Essential tree work: sweet chestnuts
Over the next 10 - 12 weeks essential tree felling work will be taking place in Ecclesall Woods. It concerns several sweet chestnuts that are severely affected by the Phytophthora…read more →
02Dec
Birds spotted on the November bird walk
On Saturday 30th November ecologist Jim Clarke led a public bird walk in Ecclesall Woods, with support from the Friends of Ecclesall Woods. 24 bird species were spotted: blackbird, blue…read more →
19Nov
Rare fungi found in the Woods
A parasitic bolete (Pseudoboletus parasiticus) fungi was discovered in Ecclesall Woods last week by one of the Rangers. It is apparently quite a rare find. Parasitic bolete is easily distinguished…read more →
14Nov
Postponed: bird walk Saturday 23rd – now Saturday 30th November
The bird walk taking place on Saturday 23rd November between 9.30am and 11.30am has been postponed due to a forecast of bad weather. This walk, led by bird expert Jim…read more →
11Nov
Resilience workshops for the Over 50s
Live Wise is designed to help you reflect on change and how you manage it, and how best to manage change in later life. Learn strategies for coping with worries,…read more →