#bluebells, still beautiful

Thank you to the Highfield helpers, who did an amazing job Tuesday at the Hill End Commemorative Garden. They finished in time to miss the downpour of rain. If you have not been in the garden, it’s worth a look. The information board gives an insight into the hospital buildings.

The original apple trees in full bloom this morning, no wonder Orchard Blossom Day is next week.

We welcomed two groups of volunteers from Viatris to celebrate world earth week. With a grant from Viatris, 600 Wild flower plant plugs were planted and 8 bug hotels made. Thank you for all your hard work! It was a pleasure to have you all

We have some very talented volunteer gardeners at the Trust, Jeanne oversees the riotous colour in the planters behind the Visitor Centre,

We have some very talented volunteer gardeners at the Trust, David donates plants from his own garden, The lovely pale pink flowers at the front of the Visitor centre belong to syringa microphylla , or a little leaf lilac which he grew from seed.

The wild flowers in Cell Barnes Orchard starting to emerge.

Local author Steven Mitchell ran an introductory creative writing workshop last September using Highfield Park as inspiration, he has very kindly contacted his participants and a selection of their work can be found on noticeboards and posts round the park.

95 students from Ware remembered the men from Ware who served with the Hertfordshire Regiment. We have the relatives of two of them on the trip. Spotted our wreath from last year as well. Herts at War Dan Hill

We had showers and sunshine on our Mini Beast Safari this morning with Harry, Elliot and Kelly from Rothamsted Research who spent a morning with our bug hunters identifying Mini Beasts in Highfield Park. All finds were returned safe and well to their natural habitat .

Fabulous to see the transformation of the Highfield Park Centre by team Ab Salute Gym We're expecting the new gym to be open in early October.

Interesting developments at Cell Barnes Pond. Can anybody help with the identification of these? Kelly Jowett @insectchris Alex Dye

As we approach November 11th, our Soldiers from the 2018 Commemoration "Forty Four Hospital Workers Go To War" are back on parade in the Park. They tell the story of the forty four Hill End Hospital workers who went to fight in the First World War.

The next stage of woodland management of Hither Wood. The intention is to open up the canopy so that more light hits the woodland floor thereby encouraging wildflowers and allow the trees to develop fully. A lot of work to do!

Volunteers have been busy in the Rose Garden replacing some of the older specimens. We have now planted the following varieties: Sceptred Isle, Kew Gardens, Claire Austin and Scarborough Fair. They join Tottering by Gently and Lark Ascending which are now firmly established.

Always enjoy a wander around #HighfieldPark #StAlbans #Hertfordshire ❤️ the #woodland & #openspaces. Thanks to Highfield Park Trust & their helpers, we count ourselves lucky to have this area on our doorstep - especially with the recent #spring #weather 📷#Blossom #Trees

Always enjoy a wander around #HighfieldPark #StAlbans #Hertfordshire ❤️ the #woodland & #openspaces. Thanks to Highfield Park Trust & their helpers, we count ourselves lucky to have this area on our doorstep - especially with the recent #spring #weather 📷#Blossom #Trees

Great photo of one of our tractors in Hither Wood.

Exciting News: We are thrilled to announce that Highfield Park Trust has been awarded funding from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund to support the much-needed repair and resurfacing of the path between the West Lodge entrance and Highfield Lane. #Tarmac