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Recent photos

Adders Tongue Fern at Orchid Glade on 2nd May, with memories of our Open Day at Fromus Valley on 1st June.
12 Jun, 2019
Rose Battye
Great Crested Newt Survey

Great Crested Newt Survey

The Ecology Consultancy has been contracted by Natural England to test selected Suffolk ponds for the presence of Great Crested Newts.  The survey will help Natural England create maps of suitable ar...
03 Jun, 2019
Gathorne Cranbrook
Hawthorns at Simpson's Fromus Valley

Hawthorns at Simpson's Fromus Valley

Hawthorns at Simpson's Fromus Reserve: can we distinguish two species? Botanical recorders tend to walk eyes-down at Simpson's Fromus Valley Reserve, exploring the ancient semi-natural pasture flora....
30 May, 2019
Gathorne Cranbrook
A Prize-winner and a birth!

A Prize-winner and a birth!

A PRIZE-WINNER:  Under the gentle handling of Philip Baskett, the Trust's first-born pure bred British White calf Fromus Premier (above) has learnt to be led on a halter.  At the South Suffolk Agric...
24 May, 2019
Gathorne Cranbrook
Good Friday grass

Good Friday grass

Spotted last week on Simpson's Fromus reserve, and subsequently identified by Martin Sanford: Luzula campestris - Field Woodrush or Sweep's Brush - also known as Good Friday Grass! Happy Easter!
18 Apr, 2019
Jenny Nutbeem
Blackthorn year!

Blackthorn year!

Blackthorn year!  Never been so good.  Hurry to Simpson's Fromus Reserve!
14 Apr, 2019
Gathorne Cranbrook
Presents for Spring & Easter!

Presents for Spring & Easter!

  Special Offer!  A few copies are still available of the Trust's two latest books, 'Barons to Botanists' and 'Ripples & Reflections', to buy for gifts and good reading.  FOR FULL DETAILS, SEE...
11 Apr, 2019
Gathorne Cranbrook
World Water Day

World Water Day

Last year, Suffolk Flora Preservation Trust celebrated World Water Day (22nd March) with our 5th annual volume in the Adult Education Series, "Ripples and Reflections".   A few copies of this book a...
22 Mar, 2019
Gathorne Cranbrook
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