Friends of Highfield Country Park

We're delighted to have been awarded funding by @gmenvfund through their #GreenSpacesFund! This will fund our Highfield Habitats project which includes coppicing, nature walks, planting, scything & more. If you want to take part, please get in touch! highfieldcountrypark.org/2023/04/20/hig…

Would you want to try out a shave horse? Shave horses are used to craft greenwood items. We're putting in a funding bid to put on some greenwood workshops. Come help us with our funding bid. Meet at Highfield allotments! Highfield Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3JX

Walking Group will be cancelled today

The Friends of Highfield Park invite you back to our weekly walking group. It will be once a week one different days. All are welcome!

Walking Group is cancelled today

Come join us for a walk! All are welcome. We'll be meeting 11am Tuesday 3rd March outside Station South. We'll be hosting a walk every week on different days

First Walking Group! We'll be running a Walking Group every week in Highfield Park on different days each week. All are welcome! Come join!

Come join us for a nature chat at station south Thursday 5th Feb 6-8pm. All are welcome!

Hi friends! We'll be planting some baby hazel whippets in the coppice Thursday. If you need directions, feel free to message to join the whatsapp group! We're meeting at our allotment at 10am and headed to the coppice from there.

join us on Saturday 12th April for a tree ID walk around Highfield! It’s a great time of year to get out in the fresh air and feel nature coming to life around you 🌳🐦‍⬛🌸

come and join us for a winter tree ID walk on Sat 1st February! We’ll be learning how to identify some common trees from their buds & winter outfits 💕🌲💕

@FoHighfieldCP Local Nature Reserve. Les zones humides, aprés le deluge.

📸 remember, we are running a winter photography competition in Highfield with some lovely prizes from @stationsouth so if you’re looking for some fresh air and nature, head to the park and keep your phone handy! 📸

unfortunately this has been cancelled due to illness. Keep your eyes peeled for future sessions!

we’re doing some more hazel coppicing in Highfield next week! If you’d like to get involved then email Abby at abigail.mcbrien@tcv.org.uk 🌳🪻🌳

exciting news, Highfield fans! We are running a photography competition until 31st Jan, so grab your phone or camera and get into the park! 📸❄️🌲 Visit highfieldcountrypark.org/winter-photogr… for more info including our rules, categories and prizes, generously sponsored by @stationsouth 🙏

ever wanted to cut down trees BUT IN A GOOD WAY? Coppicing is an ancient method of managing woodland in a way that is sustainable and encourages biodiversity. And we’ll be doing some in Highfield next week! Come and have a go!

we found a huge range of fungi on @loominpapa ‘s Highfield mushroom walk today, which is UK Fungus Day! Thanks to everyone who came and hunted with us, and special thanks to Will for sharing his knowledge & enthusiasm 💕🍄‍🟫💕 @ukfungusday

Join us on Sat 5th Oct for a walk with the wonderful Will Brantingham where we’ll look at the large variety of fungi to be found in Highfield. Bring suitable footwear for muddy conditions! 🥾🍄‍🟫🍄

we’re very excited to announce that @SouthLancsBats will be leading a bat walk in Highfield on 24th September! It is free but there are limited spaces so sign up here if you want to spend an evening learning about our nighttime friends eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-h… 🦇🌒🦇

well done to all those who attended @SteveTomlin101 scything course on Saturday!