Here on The Howe we've often been asked why, when we chop down trees or trim back scrub, we don't tidy up afterwards. And why, we leave logs and cuttings around in piles rather than removing them - or having bonfires. We also occasionally hear of visitors who are concerned about our not mowing and…
read moreThe exceptional rain of the last few days has meant the 3 ponds in Tombs Field have gone from huge muddy holes with puddles in the bottom to now being full to capacity. Great news for our resident and future wildlife - but we hadn't expected them to fill up quite so rapidly! We have…
read moreHere on The Howe, we love hearing from everyone who'd like to get involved in our work. No matter your age, ability or experience there is always something you can help us with! We're delighted that a number of young people from our community have recently asked to volunteer with us as part of their…
read moreSunday's Tree planting Thanks to a lot of last minute effort, and despite an ominous weather forecast in the build up to the weekend, our Tree Planting Day went very well last Sunday! We were only drizzled on a few times and it wasn't too windy so we accomplished a lot with the enthusiasm of…
read moreHedgerow Working Party This Sunday 15th October was our first Working Party Day for 2023. Our thanks go to our volunteers on the day - George, Anton, Kathy, Helen, Kate, Julia, Maggie, Ernie and Vic for your sterling work. All helped along with plenty of homemade biscuits and hot drinks! While you are out walking…
read moreDo you know the history of The Howe? Visitors often ask us how the land came to be owned in trust by the village, so we thought we'd write a quick blog about it! Firstly, the name - 'The Howe' means a ridge, or hog's back, which is a pretty apt description for the hilly…
read moreBack in February we announced in the Wheatley village newsletter that we had started to talk to experts about our trustees' long-held wish to create a wildlife pond on The Howe. Well, you'll be pleased to hear that our plans have been progressing nicely over the last six months, and we're slowly getting closer to…
read moreWe’d love everyone to come and get to know The Howe this summer. So, in conjunction with Sustainable Wheatley and to celebrate Wheatley's Great Big Green Week, we're having a special open day on Sunday 18th June 2-5pm. Discover the varied habitats and learn about the plans we have for encouraging wildflowers, planting new hedgerows…
read moreWould you like to plant a tree* on The Howe and help biodiversity in Wheatley? Plant a Sapling Planting native species such as Cherry Plum, Bird Cherry, Hazel, Rowan, Silver Birch, Crab Apple, Whitebeam, and Alder can really help our wildlife. Each 90-120cm bareroot sapling, with a cane and tree guard (to protect it from…
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