Townend Field Nature Reserve.
Comprising 20 acres of diverse natural habitats including woodland, wetlands, meadows, and streams;
Townend Field is home to a rich variety of native wildlife. The land is located alongside the road and footpath between the two villages of Great and Little Ouseburn, offering the opportunity to integrate the reserve into the daily lives of local residents, pupils and visitors.
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Why Moles Matter
You may have come across a few areas where moles have been busy in Townend Field, including some patches over our permissive footpaths! During the

Why Dead Wood Matters at Townend Field Nature Reserve
When you’re walking through Townend Field Nature Reserve, you might notice fallen branches, rotting logs, or old tree trunks left where they lie. While it

Survey Team Camera Traps
Our survey team have been busy setting up borrowed (and more recently our own,) camera traps and analysing footage both from during the day and