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It was wonderful to show off our newly restored Barn Ponds in the sun this week - this project was kindly supported by @trustforoxfordshire with funding from @grundonrecycle through the Landfill Communities Fund, Botley &NH and Cumnor Parish Councils- thank you all for coming!

A few photos from our Easter Family days this week beautiful spring days! Special thanks all our volunteers, amazing University of Oxford bird researcher Anett from EGI_Oxford who lead nature walks into Wytham Woods and the Oxford Spinners and Weavers 🌞

Are you looking for exciting and fun May half term activities? Getting children away from their screens and escaping into nature? Our new wild days for 7-12 year olds are booking now - full details on our website: hill-end.org/news/wild-days/ 🌞🌳🦋🐦

We had such brilliant nature fun at Harcourt Arboretum's Family Day today! There was sunshine, bug hunting, crafts, picnics - and both peacocks and peacock butterflies...🙂 Huge thanks to University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum for having us 🌳🦋 🐞

Who comes to Hill End, and what difference does it make to their lives? Our impact report 2024-25 highlights the extraordinary diversity of children and adults who visit for learning, fun, health and wellbeing in nature. Read the whole story at: hill-end.org/news/impact_re…

How do you teach children to value and protect nature? We joined forces with Oxford University's Wytham Woods to meet this urgent need by developing a new nature-based education programme for primary ages. Huge thanks to all the schools who took part! hill-end.org/news/sustainab…

What a wonderful spring so far! For even more outdoor fun, join us for our next FAMILY BUSHCRAFT session on Sat 17 May 10am-12pm. Our weekend adventures change with the seasons - for more details and to book, visit: hill-end.org/news/bushcraft…

Our May Half Term Family Day is all about exploring! Weds 28 May, 10am-12pm. A fun, self-led day with map games for the youngest children, all the way up to more challenging orienteering courses… something for everyone, of all ages! To book see: hill-end.org/news/trails_20…

#OutdoorClassroomDay Today St Edburg's Primary have taken part in a history day learning about Anglo Saxons, Buckingham Primary School have been exploring habitats. They will enjoy a BBQ this eve & a campfire and S'Mores. There really is no better place, than the GREAT OUTDOORS!

Learn how to survive and thrive at Hill End! Family Bushcraft - Saturday 17 May Full details and bookings: hill-end.org/news/bushcraft…

A fun day for getting outside and enjoying this special place, with trails and nature-based activities. We have map games for the youngest children, all the way up to more challenging orienteering courses…something for everyone, of all ages! Wed 28 May. hill-end.org/activities/upc…

Our busiest season has arrived! To help us run our site smoothly and efficiently we welcome Kay, Nadja and Charlie to our team this term! Who will be busy moving luggage, laundry, cleaning and maintenance...

~ WILD DAYS ~ half term day camp for 7 - 12 yrs hill-end.org/news/wild-days/ Booking closes Thursday 22 May.

School teachers - the heroes of a school trip! Carswell School have stayed at Hill End for 4 days this week, giving the whole school a residential / outdoor experience.

Curious about becoming a forest school leader or assistant? Join us MON 14 JULY, 4-6pm for a hands-on intro to the philosophy, skills, and magic of forest school. Ideal for teachers, outdoor educators, early years professionals & nature lovers BOOKINGS - tinyurl.com/bdctwxvw

On 24 June, we explored the rich history of Hill End, Wytham & beyond — from ancient archaeology to grassroots community stories! Huge thanks to our brilliant speakers, curious young archaeologists, and all who joined us. Read More here....hill-end.org/news/history-e…

We're restoring Hill End’s last original 1930s dormitories to protect a legacy that’s shaped over a million lives. HELP US bring the historic High Dormitory back to life — for education, nature, and community with fundraising, volunteering and more... hill-end.org/help-us/reimag…

A huge thank you to Fowler & Sons Master Thatchers ltd for donating reed to thatch the roof of our new roundhouse. This is a truly sustainable project combining natural materials from our own site with these materials from a local family business.

We’ve once again been awarded the Green Flag Award! This recognition celebrates the incredible hard work of our team & highlights the quality of our charity’s facilities, & beautiful grounds.A huge thank you to all who helps make this place so special. hill-end.org/about/green-fl…

Our NEW roundhouse should be ready for the new academic year! Perfect timing , as our Ancient Settlement Days are already fully booked in term 1! FIND OUT MORE: hill-end.org/activities/sch…