Friends of the Dales

18/06/2026

Grassington - the protected and hay meadows on the site of the former Grassington Hospital 🌿
These surviving, species-rich are famous for their traditional upland , such as: ox-eye daisies; yellow rattle; melancholy thistle; lady's mantle and wood crane's-bill 🪷

16/06/2026

A few weeks ago I presented a webinar for the Yorkshire-based charity, Friends of the Dales, as part of its Eyes to the Skies campaign, which launched last year to raise awareness about the illegal…

15/06/2026

Our PETITION is asking for x3 key reforms including industry licensing 🦅

Find out more about and this topic via our latest talk by from Raptor Persecution UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyqF5GZ6cZw

Then please sign our PETITION and help us put a stop to the criminal killing of in the UK and at: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/help-us-stop-the-criminal-killing-of-birds-of-prey?source=direct_link&

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13/06/2026

Verges are blooming and the wild flowers are out 😍
Blue forget-me-not and loving wild thyme pictured.

Remember to so verges can become living verges and you can give chance to regenerate and set seed 👊🌿🌾
Find out more on our website under

11/06/2026

Young inquisitive cattle in the foreground with the Cracoe Reef Knolls and Fell behind.

10/06/2026

If you missed of Raptor Persecution UK talk for us the other week - it is now available to watch via our YouTube channel.
Extremely well received - this is an informative and engaging walk through 'how illegal raptor persecution led to grouse moor licensing in Scotland' 🦅

A unique opportunity to hear from wildlife conservationist Dr Ruth ...

09/06/2026

This is the back in April - the setting for our evening with Walking Photographer on evening of 1 July.
A event offering plenty of opportunities to develop your technique and learn how to capture the Sanctuary’s diverse and with skill, sensitivity, and respect.
Book via the page on our website.

07/06/2026

The morning light on Grassington Moor.


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05/06/2026

Malham Cove, Janet's Foss and a hay meadow...
We've just be reconnoitring our and event at Malham in 17 June... all looking good👌
Book via our website events page - still a few places left.

04/06/2026

Read all our latest and news here 👇
Photo of Ashes Pasture Nature Reserve.
https://mailchi.mp/45de8b8c421a/latest-news-from-friends-of-the-dales-12895086