Askham Bog Nature Reserve
Magnificent royal ferns, rare gingerbread sedge and spectacular displays of water violets are to be found in this mosaic of fen, woodland and meadow. Askham Bog is a remarkable survivor of the…
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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.
Christmas Workday - Askham Bog
Would you like to get stuck into some outdoor conservation work?
Join us for a day of practical conservation and reserve management tasks at Askham Bog Nature Reserve.
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.
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.
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!…
The History of Grazing
Discover the dramatic and historic impact grazing has had on our landscape, and how we're modernising the way we graze our reserves to protect wildlife and restore our wildest places.
A day in the life of a Grazing Manager
Hi - my name is Charlotte, and I'm the Conservation Grazing Manager for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust