Common cotton-grass
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
The fluffy, white heads of common cotton-grass dot our brown, boggy moors and heaths as if a giant bag of cotton wool balls has been thrown across the landscape!
Learn about the sedges that adorn Kingcombe’s old droveways and the grasses which make up the botanically diverse meadows.
Practice grass identification. For people who already have some experience or who have already attended Grasses I
The largest remaining fragment of the once extensive heathlands of Scotton Common.
A pretty reserve with ancient woodlands and flower-rich grassland, located within a secluded river valley.*When visiting Cotton Dell, please read 'parking info' on this page*
A walk around Scotton Common led by Matt Cox the Northwest Lincolnshire Warden.
A natural treasure trove of wildlife and rare plants, Booton Common lies in tributary valley of the River Wensum, close to the town of Reepham.
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
Our Living landscape volunteers meet every Tuesday and on occasional additional days of the week between 10am and 3pm.
You don't need to commit to volunteering every week, we will…