Lower Moss Wood has been an educational nature reserve and wildlife hospital for over twenty years. The warden, Ray Jackson MBE, with help from his band of volunteers, has been providing a place for schools, disabled visitors, environmental groups and many others to come and enjoy the the countryside, learn about conservation and the environment ... and have a good day out!

The wildlife hospital is situated within the wood, near Knutsford in Cheshire, and takes in any orphaned, sick or injured wild animal or bird for care, rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild. In addition to the hospital itself there are a number of aviaries and purpose built recuperation pens. Over the last few years the number of casualties brought to the wildlife hospital has gradually increased, at present totalling around 2000 each year. Animals range from badgers and foxes, to hedgehogs and bats, and bird species vary from small garden birds to owls and other birds of prey (and the occasional rarity such as a frigatebird). The wildlife hospital is not open for viewing, but visiting parties can learn about the work that takes place there during their trip.

Lower Moss Wood is also a private nature reserve; seventeen acres of mixed woodland set in two hundred and eighty acres of arable farmland in the heart of rural Cheshire. The nature reserve is managed to provide many different habitats and so encourages a wide variety of flora and fauna. There is a half-mile circular path that meanders through the Wood, enabling many interesting observations without destruction of precious habitats. There are a number of vantage points to view the ponds, and hides overlook a peat bog and a wooded glade.

Coming of Age

Warden Ray Jackson has been at Lower Moss Wood for 21 years

We will be celebrating this milestone at Chelford Village Hall on Saturday 16th May, 11 am to 4 pm. (admission free, donations welcome)

At 2pm Ray Jackson MBE will be giving a talk about his 21 years at Lower Moss Wood

During the day we will be putting on a presentation showcasing our achievements and future plans.

Also invited are:

• The Mid Cheshire Barn Owl Conservation Group
• The Cheshire Bat Group
• The Wirral and Cheshire Badger Group
• Wildlife photographer Andrew Harmer
• Broadwings Birds of Prey

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Plus:

Join us in the evening for a Celebration Buffet with special guest Tony Warburton from the World Owl Trust

7.30pm until late /
Tickets £10.00 available from Lower Moss Wood - book now on 01565 755082