Scarcroft Community Orchard on Scarcroft Green
A small orchard of nine trees, six apples, a pear, a plum and a cherry were planted in 2012 with funding from Micklegate Ward Committee….
Acomb Landing
This interesting site is a mixture of brownfield and river and floodplain habitat along the Ouse. It has open mosaic habitat including sandy spoil piles…
Severus Hill
Severus Hill in Holgate is a place of environmental, natural and historical significance. A mile outside of the city walls it stands 35 metres above…
Derwenthorpe Meadow
A flower-rich meadow which forms part of the Derwenthorpe housing development. The meadow is managed by the Derwenthorpe Nature Group who also work to make…
Churchfield Open Space Wigginton
Churchfield is a public open space of approx. 3.5 acres with an enclosed dog walk area, children’s play area, an enclosed younger children’s playground and…
Wigginton Duck Pond
Wigginton Duck Pond is a favourite of all ages and well used and visited all year round. In 2016 it was voted one of the…
York College Forest School
As part of the planning permission for the construction of York College the creation of a new wildlife site was required. This former potato field…
Wyre Pond, Haxby
This well-loved duck pond has seating and in the summer, some welcome shade under a weeping willow tree. During the hot summer of 2022 local…
Osbaldwick Fen
Resembling a shallow canal this linear fen is actually a great place for wetland plants. Plants to be found in the fen include a wide…
Dunnington Recreation Ground Play Area
A well-equipped play area adjacent to sports fields. Lots of opportunities for children to climb. The play area has picnic benches and seating. Cared for…
