Alwyn Craven

Managing the family farm to benefit wildlife. 70 acres of new woodland and wildflower habitat created- 'Forest of Flowers'. Gardener, Bee-keeper, Goat-Keeper.

[Oliver Harmar @OliverHarmar]

At a North York’s farm to see 5 new ponds for great-crested newts, all part of our new licensing approach to create habitat where newts and wildlife can thrive…and set within this stunning 74acre farmland being returned to woodland & meadows. Beautiful. https://t.co/GONj13EKTA

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

Very excited to reveal that we have our first ever website! Designed to provide more information and updates on what is happening at our conservation project, Forest of Flowers, and to sell wildflower seeds to help fund our project 🦋🦋🦋.https://t.co/5LGG4MJpez

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

We are pleased to announce that we shall be opening the farm for a guided walk with myself for #lofs. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of creating new #woodland with #wildflowers using the 'Forest of Flowers' technique you can book here:
https://t.co/sD2qUo41hs

[JakHickman @actonscottfarm]

Here's to a bright, beautiful and happy future 😊

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

A Reed bunting perching amongst the Bullrushes in the Forest of Flowers at Home Farm. @YorksWildlife @YorkBirding @RSPBbirders @RSPBEngland

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

The Red dead nettle was the only plant in flower on my #NewYearPlantHunt in chilly Yorkshire. Happy New Year Tweeters.

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

@PETERSYOUNG @YorkBirding @YorksWildlife I believe this bird belongs to the York Bird of Prey Centre which is nearby.

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

Surprised to see this magnificent bird staring down at me as I went to milk the goats this morning. Currently trying to get in touch with the local bird of prey centre...it doesn't look very wild! @YorkBirding @YorksWildlife

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

I think Ragwort is a fabulous plant, beautiful flowers late in the season, supporting a diversity of invertebrates, here with the Cinnabar moth caterpillar. @YorksWildlife @BC_Yorkshire

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

The Peacock butterflies are loving the abundance of Teasels in the Forest of Flowers. @BC_Yorkshire @YorksWildlife

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

So much life on one single Wild Carrot seed head! @YorksWildlife @Buzz_dont_tweet

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

Thank you @MatthewOates76 @KneppSafaris for a fabulous day spotting Emperor's.

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

Reaching peak Ox-eye Daisy in the Forest of Flowers @ForestryEngland @WoodlandTrust

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

We're getting decent numbers of Painted Lady butterflies appearing in the Forest of Flowers this week @BC_Yorkshire

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

So excited to see our first orchid at Home Farm. Seed collected from a local meadow four years ago. Well worth the wait!

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

In Today's Yorkshire Post! We shall be open at 2pm tomorrow (9th), booking essential. @YorksWildlife @YorkBirding

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

Our Pylon Peregrine always keeps a beady eye on me when I pass under the pylon. @YorksWildlife @YorkBirding

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

A solitary Viper's Bugloss in a sea of wildflowers @ Home Farm today. @YorksWildlife @ForestryEngland @WoodlandTrust

[Alwyn Craven @Alwyn_Craven]

A Little Owl finally posing for me at Home Farm. It was followed by a cacophony of Blackbird alarm calls where ever it went @YorkBirding @YorksWildlife @UKLittleOwls

[Plantlife @Love_plants]

What’s your #PersonalNectarScore? Count the flowers on your lawn this #BankHolidayWeekend and we’ll tell you how many bees it can support. Because, in the world of pollinators, #EveryFlowerCounts https://t.co/7gU4xss3sv