Hockerill Nature

Students have been busy making bird feeders using some recyclable materials. #nature #birds #wildlife #naturefriendlyschools

Students were out at lunchtime today learning about the new nest boxes that have been put up for swifts. We will be eagerly looking out for signs of activity as we get further into spring. #nature #wildlife #naturefriendlyschools #swifts

Curious to discover the inhabitants of this hideaway students set out the camera trap. They didn't discover the inhabitants but did capture footage of a fox and a badger! #wildlifefriendlyschools #nature #wildlife

During the winter students planted 2 wild cherry trees to aid biodiversity. Both are looking very healthy! #nature #biodiversity #naturefriendlyschools #naturegarden

The thick snow has given us a real insight as to just how busy our wonderful orchard is with wildlife. We've seen footprints of muntjac, foxes and, in the case of the photo, badgers 😊. #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #NatureFriendlySchools #badgers

The most recent Hockerill Hub carries a short article on the 2023 Big Garden Birdwatch and some simple steps we can all take to help nature during the cold spell hockerill.com/uploads/newsle… #nature #wildlife #naturefriendlyschools #biodiversity

Many different types of footprints around the pond today including muntjac, fox and badger prints. A little bit of icebreaking and hopefully they will be able to access the water tonight. #nature #wildlife #naturefriendlyschools #snow #biodiversity

Great teamwork among students yesterday as they built our mini greenhouse ready for overwintering plants and spring sowing. #nature #gardening #biodiversity #NatureFriendlySchools #Garden #nurturingnature

2022 Earthshot Prize finalists, inspiration for our students to think big in bringing about positive change - earthshotprize.org/winners-f…

We're very lucky to have hedgehogs on campus as their population is in sharp decline. Carefully checking bonfires before lighting them can prove a small but important action in keeping them safe. #hedgehogs #hedgehog #nature #wildlife #NatureFriendlySchools

A quick bat fact for halloween - a bat is estimated to eat around 3,000 insects every night! #halloween #nature #wildlife #NatureFriendlySchools

As part of Hockerill Badger Day the wonderful refectory staff of @HockerillColl produced badger themed desserts to compliment the other activities being held in the College cloister #nbd2022 #nbd22 #wildlife #nature #badgers

It's been a busy day for students as they prepare for our own Badger Day being held next week #nbd2022 #nbd22 #wildlife #badgers #nature #biodiversity

A grateful recipient of some water left out over the hot spell. #nature #wildlife #fox #foxcub

A bowl or two of water left out at this time of year can be a life saver for animals especially with the current heatwave. It only takes a minute! A small action can make a big difference. #heatwave #nature #wildlife #water #NatureFriendlySchools

Another of the beautiful wildflower species now showing around the wildlife pond. #nature #30DaysWild #wildlife #poppy #poppies #naturefriendlyschools #wildflowerhour #wildflowerhour

The 'Bee's Friend' wildflowers are certainly living up to their name with regular visits from a range of pollinators #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #Pollinators #bees #wildflowers #NatureFriendlySchools

The wildflower seeds that were sown by students are now blooming. This beauty is sometimes known as Bee's Friend, perfect for our aim of supporting pollinators. #wildlife #nature #biodiversity #ecosystems #NatureFriendlySchools #bees #wildflowerhour

An amazing array of bee themed desserts in the refectory today, thank you to the wonderful team! #wildlife #nature #worldbeeday #worldbeeday2022 #naturefriendlyschools