Askham Bog Nature Reserve
This precious surviving remnant of Yorkshire's ancient peatland is the birthplace of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and holds a special place in the hearts of our members and our organisation.…
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Save Askham Bog
Described as "irreplaceable" by Sir David Attenborough, and as important to York as the Minster, Askham Bog is an amazing place for wildlife and of international significance.
Accessibility at Askham Bog
Despite its small size, Askham Bog is the richest place in Yorkshire for wildlife. A remnant of Yorkshire's ancient fenlands, it's extraordinary how many plants and animals thrive here. Explore all that Askham Bog has to offer, including the ancient royal ferns, on a short circuit around the reserve.
May day at Askham Bog
Guest writer Daphne Pleace describes how a spring morning at Askham Bog can do wonders for your wellbeing...
Victory for Askham Bog
City of York Council unanimously refuse planning application for development next to Askham Bog.
Victory for Askham Bog!
Secretary of State refuses development at Moor Lane, protecting Askham Bog nature reserve for the future.
Askham Bog weekend celebration
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are inviting its supporters and people living near their Askham Bog reserve to a special open weekend on the evening of Friday 14th and during Saturday 15th September.
Help us campaign to save Askham Bog
400 people joined us on Saturday 15th September to share their experiences of Askham Bog, and to help to save it from proposed developments. If you want to get involved, it's not too late!…
Access for all at Amazing Askham Bog
Funding from Yorventure helps to boost public access to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s stunning nature reserve on the edge of York.
Askham Bog at risk again - Sir David Attenborough says ancient bog must be protected
Described as "irreplaceable" by Sir David Attenborough, Askham Bog nature reserve in York is once again under threat.
Bog asphodel
The yellow, star-like flowers of bog asphodel brighten up our peat bogs, damp heaths and moors in early summer, attracting a range of pollinating insects.
Raised bog
Unlike blanket bog, which smothers vast tracts of the uplands, raised bogs are discrete entities, often individually named, and are mostly found within agricultural landscapes in the lowlands.