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Dawn Chorus
Sunday 13 April - CANCELLED
04:45 - 06:30

Sadly, this event has been cancelled.

Starting at the Barn off Fieldfare Drive at 4:45, Steve Songhurst will guide you through the reserve and neighbouring areas to enjoy the spring dawn chorus, as each avian member of nature’s orchestra performs and delights you with their own virtuoso display of musical joy.

Steve will be available to assist in identifying each tweet of the day, or just help you to reconnect with nature.

No dogs please, as this will disturb the birds we hope to hear.

This event is free, but we hope you will consider making a donation to Hayle Park Nature Reserve via our Local Giving page or on the day.

If you would like more information, please email haylepark@outlook.com.

Dress appropriately for the weather and please be aware that you will be walking across uneven ground in the dark. The route may also take us along a road with no footpath.

Dawn Chorus
Saturday 23rd April
05:00 - 06:30

Join Steve Songhurst for an early morning walk through the reserve and neighbouring area to listen to experience the dawn chorus.

Booking is essential.

Bat Walk
Date TBC

Join us on a dusk walk through the Nature Reserve to hear and see these nocturnal creatures. Steve Songhurst will be your guide for the evening.

Bat detector supplied!

This event is free, but we hope you will consider making a donation to Hayle Park Nature Reserve via our Local Giving page.

If you would like more information, please email haylepark@outlook.com.

Dress appropriately for the weather and please be aware that you will be walking across uneven ground in the dark. The route may also take us along a road with no footpath

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Open Day

Sunday 7 September
12:00 - 15:00

Join us for our annual Open Day on Sunday 7 September.

We are thrilled to be part of the Applause 2025 Outdoor Season again this year. HandMade Theatre will be bringing us The Puppet Petting Farm. 

We are also very pleased to have River's Rodents & Reptiles joining us for hands on live animal experiences with educational facts.

Horse and cart rides will also be available.​

Also, on offer:

* BBQ - with burgers and sausages for sale - vegan       options available

* Craft activities 

* Find out about our management plans for Hayle Park and Walnut Tree Meadows

* Meet our Trustees

On site parking available, although to avoid congestion please walk if possible.

There is limited seating available - you may wish to bring picnic blankets / camping chairs for comfort

All money raised from this event will help to support maintenance of our reserves.

Please contact us at haylepark@outlook.com if you have any questions or would like to get involved. 

This event will take place on our enclosed top meadow. Please note dogs are welcome on the lead.

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Small Mammal Survey
Saturday 1 November
08:00 - 09:15

Ever wondered what small mammals live in the nature reserve ?

Want to get up close with a field vole, wood mouse or shrew ?

Then come along on our small mammal hunt and see if we have been successful with our overnight nest box traps. Please do not bring dogs on this event

This event is free, however we hope you will consider making a donation to Hayle Park Nature Reserve.

Meet at the tractor barn by the main entrance to the reserve at 8:00am. This is opposite number 10 Fieldfare Drive ME15 6XL. If you would like more information, please email haylepark@outlook.com.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Work Party

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Our regular volunteer work parties are a great way to connect with nature, get active and improve wellbeing!

Volunteers meet at the barn at 10:00 (opposite number 10 Fieldfare Drive, ME15 6XL) on Friday. The day usually finishes at 15:00, but you are welcome to come along for an hour or for as long as you can.

  • Tea, coffee and snacks provided, bring your own lunch

  • Toilet and kitchen area on site

  • Tasks for all ability levels

  • Training and equipment are provided

Weekly Work Parties - Fridays

Hayle Park Nature Reserve

Registered Address: The Barn, Fieldfare Drive Maidstone United Kingdom ME15 6XL
CHARITY NUMBER 1188441

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