A blog of Friends of Wollaton Park volunteering activities in Wollaton Hall.
Walled Garden Tours 2025
Read more: Walled Garden Tours 2025Walled Garden tours are starting every Thursday from March 20th Book here
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Human Impact
Read more: Human ImpactA volunteer ranger report on the impact of human threats to local wildlife populations.
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Eco Islands
Read more: Eco IslandsWhat are the strange islands in the lake?
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Dead deer, natural causes.
Read more: Dead deer, natural causes.NCC: No cause for concern over dead deer found in a fenced off area in Wollaton Park.
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Dead Hedging Refurbishment
Read more: Dead Hedging RefurbishmentDigby Wood’s dead hedges, built in 2023/24, recently underwent refurbishment. Branches had settled, requiring topping up and repairs. Volunteers experimented with three new dead hedge styles, enhancing the woodland’s habitat and visual appeal. The project highlights community involvement in improving Digby Wood.
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Poison while Daffodil Planting
Read more: Poison while Daffodil PlantingThis week marked the start of a new series of Ranger-led volunteer sessions, with an unexpeected find.
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Inner Couryard
Read more: Inner CouryardA team of FoWP members embraced a unique opportunity to explore a part of the hall that’s typically off-limits to the public.
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Singing Ice
Read more: Singing IceDid you know the Wollaton Park lake could sing?
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Plan announced to charge visitors to Wollaton Hall
Read more: Plan announced to charge visitors to Wollaton HallNottingham City Council proposes charging entry to Wollaton Hall and its Natural History Museum to fund repairs and improve the visitor experience in a new operating model.
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Deer Incident
Read more: Deer IncidentNottinghamshire Live is urging people to stand up and protect our stags following an incident & RSPCA Comment
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Fifty Trees Planted
Read more: Fifty Trees PlantedA dedicated team of 12 volunteers prepared the ground for a tree nursery and planted fifty saplings.
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Future of Wollaton Hall and Park
Read more: Future of Wollaton Hall and ParkNottingham City Council have published its proposed budget savings for 2025 to 2029, which includes the following update on Wollaton Hall and Park.
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