Friends of Ham Lands

10/04/2026

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Every visit to Ham Lands local nature reserve at this time of year reveals something new.  Blossom, flowering plants and the different colours of the leaves on the trees transform the lands. Engaging with nature, using all your senses is special. Colours, sounds, movements, textures, shapes, smells...

26/03/2026

Early Spring Walk -

We are sharing some more pictures of the beauty of Ham Lands. Some of you may have had problems with the link to booking for the walk. We are just resending.  Ham Lands are rapidly coming to life after our exceptionally wet winter. You can see something different on every visit. Join us on a walk t...

23/03/2026

Early Spring Walk Sunday 29th March -

23/03/2026

Early Spring Walk - Sunday 29 March 2pm

Ham Lands are rapidly coming to life after our exceptionally wet winter. Join us on a walk to find out more about this special part of Ham and enjoy its magic.  Bird song is getting louder. Butterflies, bees and others are on the search for nectar, pollen, other foods, mates and new homes.  New fl...

01/03/2026

If you are in Ham, it is worth visiting Riverside Drive. The blossom near Thames Young Mariners is stunning and should be for the next few days.
Sadly, the heavy rain means that we won't have our early spring Ham Lands blossom walk.

03/01/2026

Today has been coooooold, tonight will be coooooooooolder. But we can enjoy the stunning 'wolf' full moon shining down on the world last night

12/12/2025

In March, Friends of Ham Lands - FOHL hosted a spring walk, where local residents discovered some of the beauty of early spring, including these elegant forget-me-nots.

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10/12/2025

🎄It's day ten of our .

💬 “Digging out bramble root is fun!”

It's been wonderful to see how the younger team members have been enjoying working on the Ham Lands. They are gaining confidence using tools safely, socialising with the wider community, and enjoying lots of fresh air and exercise!

Did you know engaging children in outdoor conservation activities may offer many benefits, including:
✅ improved mental and physical health
✅ enhanced learning
✅ promotes a connection with nature
✅ provides opportunities for social interaction and sensory development

Whether you have experience or just enthusiasm, your help makes a difference. Come along and be a part of preserving Ham Land’s natural beauty for generations to come. Children are very welcome if accompanied by an adult, so make use of our Saturday sessions which start at 10am on the second Saturday of every month. The sessions last for two hours, and include a tea and biscuit break.

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10/12/2025

In March, Friends of Ham Lands - FOHL hosted a spring walk, where local residents discovered some of the beauty of early spring, including these pretty oak catkins.

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08/12/2025

In March, Friends of Ham Lands - FOHL hosted a spring walk, where local residents discovered some of the beauty of early spring, including these amazing lichens.

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06/12/2025

🎄 It's day six of our .

In March, Friends of Ham Lands hosted a spring walk, where local residents discovered some of the beauty of early spring, including these beautiful plum blossoms.

The walk also gave the opportunity to look more closely at the fascinating variety of lichens to be found on our trees while the leaves are still in bud. Look out for tomorrow's post!

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