Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Woolley Firs Tree Trail
Information on trees that can be seen on the Woolley Firs Tree Trail.
Autumn Gel Plate Printing Workshop and Walk - Woolley Firs, Friday 25 September
Join us for a short stroll around the reserve to get inspired by nature before exploring the art of gel plate printing.
Woolley Firs, Berks
Welcome to Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre, located in a historic stable block, with purpose-built dipping pond, tree trail, arable fields and recently-planted orchard. Children can explore our 300 year-old farm and our varied woodland. We are open for pre-booked groups all year round.
Why do leaves change colour in autumn?
The autumnal colours of deciduous trees are one of the big natural spectacles of the year. But why do leaves change colour in autumn, and why do some leaves go red, while others turn yellow?
Family Event "Creepy Creatures and Nasty Nature" - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Wednesday 28 October
Come along to Woolley Firs this Halloween. Spooky activities and trail inspired by our spectacularly strange, wild creatures!
Family Event "Creepy Creatures and Nasty Nature" - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Thursday 29 October
Come along to Woolley Firs this Halloween. Spooky activities and trail inspired by our spectacularly strange, wild creatures!
Family Event "Creepy Creatures and Nasty Nature" - Woolley Firs, Maidenhead, Friday 30 October
Come along to Woolley Firs this Halloween. Spooky activities and trail inspired by our spectacularly strange, wild creatures!
Our events refund policy & procedure
Find our event cancellation policy. BBOWT will not offer refunds except in the event of a cancellation. If an event is cancelled by BBOWT all attendees will be contacted and offered the choice of a full refund or a transfer to tickets of equal value. If the events team have not had a response within 24 hours a full refund will be issued.
Crab apple
The crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…
Apple Day - Nature Discovery Centre, Saturday 10 October
Join us for a wonderful celebration of apples, orchards and autumn at the Nature Discovery Centre!
Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre opens
The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire the Hon Mrs Mary Bayliss opens the Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre, accompanied by the Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead…