Orchards & Mistletoe
Head to a traditional orchard over winter to spot mistletoe - and the wildlife that feeds on it.
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Mistletoe
Kissing under the mistletoe is a much-loved Christmas tradition, making this plant familiar to us all. It actually grows as a parasite on trees - look for it hanging off branches in large balls…
Events & Activities Suitable for All
Upcoming Events & Activities Suitable for All across Herefordshire
Orchard
A visit to a traditional orchard reveals gnarled old trunks of fruit and nut trees bursting with blossoms and young leaves in springtime, with wildflowers and insects populating summer’s long…
Spring in the Orchard
We explore traditional orchards in springtime in our series of regular blogs celebrating Herefordshire’s orchards, produced in partnership with our Corporate Members Westons Cider.
All About Deer
Starting in late September, through October and into early November, one of the amazing spectacles of nature is about to take place – the annual deer rut!
Events & Activities for Adults
Upcoming Events & Activities for Adults across Herefordshire
Training events & resources
Upcoming training events running as part of the Ice Age Ponds Project and past training sessions to download
Hereford City Upcoming Events
Upcoming events organised by the City branch and other events happening in and around Hereford
Events & Activities for Children & Families
Upcoming Events & Activities for children & families across Herefordshire
Local Branch Groups' Events
Walks, talks and other activities running across Herefordshire, organised by our local branch groups
Where to see orchards in blossom
Though many traditional orchards have been lost from our landscape, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust still manages several orchard nature reserves. As well as looking absolutely beautiful when the trees are covered in blossom in April, traditional orchards are also fantastic for wildlife.