A Ranger has spotted one of the first bluebells in Highgate Wood this year. A full carpet of flowers will soon follow. If you’re visiting, please stay on the paths to avoid trampling them and never pick wildflowers. Together we can protect these beautiful blooms for future years. 🥀💚

Highgate Wood has been checked and is open (Fri 13 March). There were a few tree failures caused by the wind gusts, including one oak and two hornbeam, but staff have checked for safety and cleared the paths.

For safety reasons, Highgate Wood will not open tomorrow (Thurs 12 March) due to high winds -which are forecast to last all day.

The Oak Beauty Moth 🦋 A clever spot from our ecologist, as these moths blend in brilliantly with their surroundings! A wingspan often exceeding 2 inches, they can be seen flying from late February to early April - next time you're in the wood, try and spot one! #LondonNature #HighgateWood

Remember to join our guided walks this spring 🏵️🪺☀️

Cubicle decay! Caused by the rapid breakdown of materials in the trunk by fungi, a fascinating and unique pattern is formed, proving that even in states of decay nature is beautiful 🍄‍🟫🪵

It's National Nest Box Week!🪺 Over the years, our nest boxes have seen a lot of action! They offer safe, sheltered places to raise young. By providing extra nesting sites, more woodland birds thrive and our local ecosystem is kept healthy and diverse. #HighgateWood #NationalNestBoxWeek

Happy Valentine's Day 💗 As we go through February and into March, keep an eye out in the wood for exciting signs of spring - there are some beautiful flowers popping up!🌻 #HighgateWood #ValentinesDay

It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🌳🔬👩🏽‍🔬 Listen to our Senior Ranger, Cindy, talk about the most dominant tree species in the wood. Her and her team’s knowledge and work keeps this environment thriving, and are an inspiration to girls who look to a future in science. #IDWGS