Broughton Sanctuary
Community Events

Broughton Sanctuary Community Events

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Fostering a Sense of Togetherness

Five years into our ambitious Nature Recovery Project, Broughton Sanctuary is fast becoming one of the most important centres for nature in northern England. Our Nature Recovery Project is working towards transforming 1030 hectares of high intensity sheep pasture into a mosaic of different habitats. This will not only produce healthy nutritious food but also help to recover the degraded ecosystem and deliver essential ecosystem services such as natural flood management, carbon sequestration, biodiversity gain, healthier soils, cleaner air and water, as well as health and wellbeing opportunities for people.

In our commitment to fostering a sense of togetherness and appreciation for the natural world we are delighted to offer complimentary community events throughout the year that invite you to join us on this incredible journey. These workshops, talks and guided walks are designed to inspire, refresh, and ignite your curiosity, providing an opportunity for everyone in our local community to come together.

All events are open to adults (and accompanied children where specified). 
Booking essential.

Fostering a Sense of Togetherness

Five years into our ambitious Nature Recovery Project, Broughton Sanctuary is fast becoming one of the most important centres for nature in northern England. Our Nature Recovery Project is working towards transforming 1030 hectares of high intensity sheep pasture into a mosaic of different habitats. This will not only produce healthy nutritious food but also help to recover the degraded ecosystem and deliver essential ecosystem services such as natural flood management, carbon sequestration, biodiversity gain, healthier soils, cleaner air and water, as well as health and wellbeing opportunities for people.

In our commitment to fostering a sense of togetherness and appreciation for the natural world we are delighted to offer complimentary community events throughout the year that invite you to join us on this incredible journey. These workshops, talks and guided walks are designed to inspire, refresh, and ignite your curiosity, providing an opportunity for everyone in our local community to come together.

All events are open to adults (and accompanied children where specified). Booking essential.

Rewild the Land with Joel Bachelor

Every Thursday
Session 1, 9:00am - 12.30pm
Session 2, 1.30pm - 4.30 pm
These weekly volunteering events have a morning session from 9am until 12:30pm and an afternoon session from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Contribute your morning, afternoon, or even your whole day to the ongoing rewilding project at the sanctuary. You will be trained and guided by our resident nature recovery ranger, Joel Batchelor, who has personally planted thousands of trees here on the land. Activities will include but are not limited to, new and existing woodland maintenance, fence line removal and repairs, seasonal tree planting and fruit picking, leaky dam and habitat creation, hedge laying and coppicing, and much more.
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Nature Recovery Tour with River Six

Various dates for 2025
Join us for a morning exploring the rewilding landscape of Broughton Sanctuary and meet some of the animals and plants that we share our landscape with. Your guide will be River, who has a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in restoring natural ecosystems and promoting biodiversity.
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Learning Birdsong Course

4 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March, 8.00am to 9.30am
Do you love bird song but find it confusing knowing who’s who? There are some great birdsong apps out there but knowing who’s singing from the nearest tree or bush without the need for a device….well, it’s a bit of a super-power! So why not join us this spring for a guided introduction to learning birdsong? Four sessions over four weeks in March with Jo Kennedy and Cathy Shaw.
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Rewild the Land with Joel Bachelor

Every Thursday
Session 1, 9:00am - 12.30pm
Session 2, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
These weekly volunteering events have a morning session from 9am until 12.30pm and an afternoon session from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Contribute your morning, afternoon, or even your whole day to the ongoing rewilding project at the sanctuary. You will be trained and guided by our resident nature recovery ranger, Joel Batchelor, who has personally planted thousands of trees here on the land. Activities will include but are not limited to, new and existing woodland maintenance, fence line removal and repairs, seasonal tree planting and fruit picking, leaky dam and habitat creation, hedge laying and coppicing, and much more.
BOOK NOW

Nature Recovery Tour

Various dates: see times by clicking below
Join us for a morning exploring the rewilding landscape of Broughton Sanctuary and meet some of the animals and plants that we share our landscape with. Your guide will be River, who has a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in restoring natural ecosystems and promoting biodiversity.
BOOK NOW

Learning Birdsong Course

4 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March, 8.00am to 9.30am
Do you love bird song but find it confusing knowing who’s who? There are some great birdsong apps out there but knowing who’s singing from the nearest tree or bush without the need for a device….well, it’s a bit of a super-power! So why not join us this spring for a guided introduction to learning birdsong? Four sessions over four weeks in March with Jo Kennedy and Cathy Shaw.
BOOK NOW
These events have been funded by the White Rose Forest through their Trees for Climate programme, part of the Government’s Nature for Climate fund. The White Rose Forest is the Community Forest for North and West Yorkshire, and provides support and funding for woodland creation across the region as well as initiatives that bring people and nature closer together.
whiteroseforest.org
These events have been funded by the White Rose Forest through their Trees for Climate programme, part of the Government’s Nature for Climate fund. The White Rose Forest is the Community Forest for North and West Yorkshire, and provides support and funding for woodland creation across the region as well as initiatives that bring people and nature closer together.
whiteroseforest.org