Raincliffe Woods: Expert wildflower nature walks and Jubilee celebration as new events programme announced

A new programme of community events at Scarborough’s Raincliffe Wood has been announced.
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The schedule will “offer something for everyone” to help reconnect visitors with nature.

Paul Thompson, Community Woodland Manager at Raincliffe Wood Community Enterprise, said: "We have an incredible woodland heritage in England and particularly in the North York Moors region, but in recent decades we've lost that woodland culture and our connection to nature.

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"We're bowled over by the support we've received from our funders that will help us to support and engage our community with this fantastic green space.

A host of events are available this summer at Raincliffe Woods. (Photo: Duncan McNeil)A host of events are available this summer at Raincliffe Woods. (Photo: Duncan McNeil)
A host of events are available this summer at Raincliffe Woods. (Photo: Duncan McNeil)

"After two very difficult years, access to nature has never been more important as we look after our own health and wellbeing. We want to create a programme of fun and interactive events to help people reconnect with their wild side and learn new skills."

Later this month expert botanist Claire Bending will lead a special Wild Flower Discovery Day on Saturday May 28; an introduction to the world of wild flowers.

‘The Big Raincliffe Ramble’ event on Sunday June 5 will mark the launch of the Scarborough’s Wonderful Woodlands project celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with a mass participation nature walk through the community woodland.

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Eager amateur botanists can also attend the ‘Flowers of a Lowland Farm’ event on June 25 and ‘Flowers of Moorland and Bog’ on July 3. Tickets can be booked via the YorkshireCoastNature website.

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