YWT Stirley

20/06/2026

Only 2 weeks to go until Mikron Theater Company visit Stirley to perform their new play the Wensleydale Whey.

Saturday 4th July @ 1pm. We look forward to seeing you here.

You can see a teaser trailer below.

https://mikron.org.uk/shows/wensleydale-whey/The Grate Cheese QuestMikron will transport you to the Yorkshire Dales, in a hilarious quest to revive a lost re...

18/06/2026

Join Pinc Woodlands for a Taster Day at Stirley on Thursday 25th June, 10am–2pm.

Know a neurodivergent 16–24-year-old looking to find their roots in post-16 education? 🌳

Interested in conservation, wildlife and hands-on learning?

Join us for a Taster Day at our Stirley campus in Huddersfield on 25 June, 10am–2pm.

This relaxed introduction to Pinc Woodlands offers the chance to:
- take part in practical activities
- explore our courses, qualifications and campus
- meet the team
- experience our unique approach to learning

Come and join us to take a look, sign up here:
https://pincwoodlands.co.uk/taster-day/

Or get in touch on [email protected] if you have any questions!

16/06/2026

An update on how the Stirley garden area is developing directly from one of our volunteers.

"The garden transformation continues with lots of hard work by our small team of enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers. There is so much to do at this time of year when everything grows so quickly - it is hard to keep up!
Considerable progress has been made grassing over many of the original vegetable beds to create what is destined to become a communal seating area for volunteers, staff and visitors to enjoy surrounded by a sea of vegetables, flowers and wildlife, and a special centrepiece (watch this space).
We are still growing plenty of vegetables, so there'll hopefully be plenty for the Stirley Food Festival at the beginning of September. Most vegetable plants are now in the ground but there are still some waiting their turn in the polytunnel, and check out all the juicy peaches developing on our tree - proof that there are plenty of insects in the garden to pollinate the blossom.
The keyhole vegetable bed in the demo garden is finished and has been filled and is ready for planting next week. Hopefully the strong winds and heavy showers will have subsided by then.
There is still a huge amount to do to create 'The Garden of Dreams' and progress is slow because there aren't many of us, but we are determined to get there over the next couple of years.
If you'd like to join us on this exciting adventure come along on Tuesdays from 10am-3pm."

03/06/2026

We are excited to share that we have Mikron Theater Company performing at Stirley with their new show Wensleydale Way. We look forward to seeing you there.

Saturday 4th July - 1pm at Stirley.

https://mikron.org.uk/show/operation-beach-hut-stirley/ -events-content

02/06/2026

In honour of National Volunteers Week our volunteer Dry Stone Wall Restoration team were joined by BBC Radio Yorkshire to talk about volunteering with us. Despite the pouring rain (which made the sound recording a challenge!) we managed to hear from two of our volunteers about what volunteering with us is like for them and how rewarding it is to be able to see the progress they are making on our walls. The presenter also tried his hand at putting a bit of stone on the wall.

Did you know that at Stirley there are eight different volunteer roles and almost 50 registered volunteers? We have Breeding Bird Surveyors, Livestock Checkers, Butterfly Surveyors, Practical Conservation Volunteers (Tuesday), Practical Conservation Volunteers (Thursday), Wildlife Friendly Gardeners, Dry Stone Wall Restorers and Events volunteers.

This volunteer week we want to thank all of our volunteers for all their time, dedication and effort. We couldn't do what we do without you all.

You can take a listen below.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust volunteers keep walls and habitats alive.

01/06/2026

Aged between 16 to 25 and looking for something fun, active, and rewarding this summer? 📢🌞

Green Skills in the Hills is a brilliant opportunity to get outdoors, learn practical skills, meet new people, and build confidence through fun hands-on activities with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and partners, with sessions based on or near YWT Stirley (near Castle Hill) in Huddersfield.

By taking part, you gain:
• Outdoor & employability skills
• New experiences & connections
• Wild Youth Award certificate after attending 3 sessions🌱
• Great discussion point for CVs, college & job applications

For more information, visit: www.ywt.org.uk/green-skills-hills

Come along, try something new, and enjoy the outdoors this summer!

River Holme Connections Eden's Forest CIC

06/05/2026

Our cattle recently had their semi-regular pedicure (hoof trim). We bring in an hoof trimmer for this work along with his crush that can lift their hooves off of the ground so he can check the hooves for issues and shape them where needed to make them more balanced. This keeps our animals sound and healthy. It is always a facinating day looking at the underside of hooves in a way you normally can't.

05/05/2026

We’re really excited to be working alongside Pinc Woodlands, a specialist college supporting young people with SEND through meaningful outdoor learning, conservation and woodland activities.

This partnership will create new opportunities for learners to connect with nature, build skills and confidence, and take part in hands‑on environmental work here at Stirley. Together, we’re championing inclusive education while caring for our local green spaces.

We’re really excited to see what we can achieve together and to welcome Pinc Woodlands learners to Stirley as this partnership grows. 🌱

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

29/04/2026

Our Stirley bird surveyors were treated this week by a tawny owl peeking out from the branch of a tree. Not a common sight during the daytime. We were all pretty impressed that they spotted it!

30/03/2026

Our YWT Stirley Volunteer Supporters Group are excited about the plans to transform the vegetable garden into a wildlife garden - a place where vegetables and flowers are grown alongside wildlife and people thriving together. Despite the bad weather they've been out marking up areas for our demonstration and communal gardens, and pond/boggy area, removing some of the old veg beds and preparing new growing areas. They've even started work on the first dead hedge. They have so many ideas! They are keeping a photographic record of our progress and will let you know how they are getting on.
This is the site in January this year on a rare sunny day.