Wild in the Country
The best way to beat those winter chills is to get out and about.
Take a look at some of these local outdoor activities that will not only keep you warm, but you might learn a thing or two in the process.
The Wychwood Project
http://www.wychwoodproject.org/wps/wcm/connect/Wychwood/Home
A project that combines history, conservation and local communities within the former Royal Forest of Wychwood.
In 1086 the Royal Forest of Wychwood covered much of what is now West Oxfordshire. The Wychwood Project was established in 1997 to raise awareness of the history and identity of the area, and to work with local communities to restore its rich patchwork of landscapes and habitats within the Forest boundaries.
The Woodland Trust's Ancient Tree Hunt
http://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk
Ancient trees are living relics of incredible age that inspire in us feelings of awe and mystery. They have helped shape our history, and will help shape our future if we let them. Can you help us to reveal their secrets, discover the wildlife they sustain and unlock their stories gathered over centuries?
The Ancient Tree Hunt (ATH) involves thousands of people in finding and mapping all the fat, old trees across the UK and is right at the heart of the Woodland Trust’s ancient tree conservation work. It will create a comprehensive living database of ancient trees and it’s the first step towards cherishing and caring for them.
The Berks, Bucks and Oxford Wildlife Trust
Find out about nature reserves to visit, great days out, wildlife advice, how to contact us, and most importantly, how you can get involved.
Our vision is to create a region rich in wildlife and appreciated by all. With your help we can:
* inspire people to take action for wildlife
* create and manage nature reserves for wildlife
* conserve and enhance wildlife in the wider countryside and urban areas.