Stocking Springs Wood
Nestling amongst the wooded estates of central Hertfordshire, this small wood is a beautiful example of traditional coppice management and its value to wildlife.
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Lemsford Springs
A fascinating array of habitats: shallow spring-fed lagoons, marsh, willow woodland and meadow – fantastic for winter birdwatching.
Dogs on Nature Reserves
Enjoying our nature reserves with dogs
New residents at Lemsford Springs
A pair of kestrels have settled in one of the nest boxes at our Lemsford Springs Nature Reserve.
Managing nature reserves
How we manage our nature reserves
Nature reserves photos
Please share the photos you have taken on our nature reserves with us!
Grazing on our reserves
Although you may be on the lookout for wildlife on our nature reserves, visit some of them at this time of year and you are likely to be met by significantly larger mammals in the form of grazing…
Caring for our nature reserves
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust cares for 40 nature reserves from wetlands and woods to rare patches of heathland and beautiful meadows.
Astonbury Wood
An ancient woodland with sweeping Bluebell carpets, choirs of songbirds, small streams and ponds. Astonbury Wood is one of the richest habitats in Hertfordshire and home to rare, threatened and…
A day in the life of a Reserves Trainee
Find out what our Reserves Trainees Alex and Verity were up to in the past year and what they'll miss now that their training is complete.
Filming on our Nature Reserves
Looking for a great location? We receive many requests for filming on Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust reserves and try to accommodate requests if possible.
Winter Safety on our Nature Reserves
Our top tips for staying safe on our Nature Reserves in colder weather.