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News and updates from our Volunteering, Outdoor Learning and Ranger teams, as well other items relevant to the communities of the North York Moors.

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On the hunt for harvest mice

On the hunt for harvest mice

Barn own pellets can be used to indicate what small mammals are presents in an area. This article was first published in Moors Messenger in October 2021.

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Fly-camping results in serious damage to North York Moors woodland

Fly-camping results in serious damage to North York Moors woodland

We are dismayed by the recent damage to a cherished North York Moors woodland, caused by an unauthorised campfire. Despite our ongoing reminders and clear warnings regarding the risks of wildfire, this careless act has resulted in significant harm to an acre of conservation woodland.

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X marks the spot

X marks the spot

Ryedale Folk Museum is on the hunt for witch marks. Across the country, old buildings bear the marks of history. But the question is, how many marks and signs are in homes and outbuildings across the North York Moors?

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Restoring Roseberry: Work starts on Roseberry Topping footpath repairs

Restoring Roseberry: Work starts on Roseberry Topping footpath repairs

Over the next five years the National Trust and North York Moors National Park hope to deliver a programme of extensive path restoration work for ten paths, so visitors can continue to enjoy Roseberry Topping.

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Community Weekend at Sutton Bank and Danby Lodge National Park Centres

Community Weekend at Sutton Bank and Danby Lodge National Park Centres

On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June we’re encouraging people who live in or around the North Yorks Moors to discover (or rediscover) their nearest National Park Centre.

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Championing National Parks for Everyone with Peak District Mosaic

Championing National Parks for Everyone with Peak District Mosaic

An initiative that aims to raise awareness and improve accessibility to three national parks, including the North York Moors, has been awarded £557,955 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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The more I give

The more I give

Having been completely focused on a very intense career for over 44 years I have always used volunteering as an escape from the pressures and stresses of the workplace, it provides me with a sense of being, as well as numerous other positives.

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Update on Beggar’s Bridge

Update on Beggar’s Bridge

Some of you may be aware of recent vandalism that occurred at Beggar’s Bridge.
Beggar's Bridge is a Scheduled Monument and is grade 2* listed. The bridge is a 17th-century single-arched packhorse bridge across the River Esk, on the eastern edge of Glaisdale village.

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Who knows where the bodies are buried?

Who knows where the bodies are buried?

Having established where the Battle of Byland took place, the team are now planning the next phase, which they hope will involve archaeological investigation - but they need some help!

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National Park volunteer opens new solo exhibition

National Park volunteer opens new solo exhibition

Artist Janine Baldwin has been a volunteer with the North York Moors National Park for 17 years and it has played a large part in my creativity over that time. Here Janine discusses her new solo exhibition.

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Youth Conservation Residential

Youth Conservation Residential

Last summer, the Outdoor Learning Team hosted another very successful Youth Conservation Residential. Fifteen young people from across the UK came and spent five days and four nights at The Outstation in Stape.

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Invitation for Farmers and Land Managers in the North York Moors

Invitation for Farmers and Land Managers in the North York Moors

Can you help us advise Defra on changes farm incomes? Ten upcoming workshops taking place in May/June across the National Park.

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My experience as a young volunteer

My experience as a young volunteer

By Matthew Parker, Young Ranger and a member of Youth Voice.

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People in the Park: Nicola Chalton

People in the Park: Nicola Chalton

Nicola Chalton, co-editor and publisher of Esk Valley News, tells her story. This article was first published in the May 2023 edition of Moors Messenger.

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Virtual walks: The Christmas special

Virtual walks: The Christmas special

Over Christmas 2022, our virtual walkers were treated to a trip around the Castle Howard exhibition entitled 'Into The Woods – a Fairy tale Christmas'.

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The Apprentice diaries: January 2023

The Apprentice diaries: January 2023

Our first week back after Christmas and we got right into it with some dry stone walling at Moorgates for the North York Moors Railway.

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People in the Park: Nigel Copsey

People in the Park: Nigel Copsey

Speaking to anyone who is passionate about what they do is always an inspiring experience, and that’s certainly the case when discussing building conservation with Nigel Copsey, Founder of the Earth, Stone and Lime Company in Thornton le Dale.

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