Join us for an orchid extravaganza
Thursday 01 June 2023
Come and explore the beautiful blooms of Malvern Common. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for it's flora including orchids, yellow rattle and knapweed, this walk will take in the some of the flowers and grasses of this magical hay…
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Respecting our rare reptiles
Wednesday 31 May 2023
Malvern’s grasslands, heathlands and scrub can be home to one of the UK’s most misunderstood reptile – the Adder. The numbers of adder, the UK's only venomous snake, are declining and efforts are underway across the West Midlands to conserve the hab…
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Leave the BBQ at home
Friday 26 May 2023
The weather this Bank Holiday weekend is looking good and with the warmer, dry forecast ahead we're urging people not to have BBQ's or light fires on the Hills and Commons. Recent warmer temperatures and low rainfall has resulted in the drying of th…
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Summer guided walks
Tuesday 23 May 2023
The Malvern Hills and Commons are home to some very special wildlife. If you'd like to find out more about local nature and how we care for this landscape, we've got some events for you below. Please contact us on reception@malvernhills.org.uk to b…
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Counting the cost of tackling invasive non-native species
Friday 19 May 2023
Invasive non-native species are one of the top causes of biodiversity loss worldwide. Here on the Malvern Hills and Commons, invasive species are having a huge effect on our nationally important wildlife and a negative impact on people’s health too.…
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Give ground nesting birds a chance
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Did you know that not all birds nest in trees? Across the UK, the numbers of ground nesting birds are declining due to loss of habitat and disturbance by people and dogs. During bird breeding season, from the 1st March to 31st July, you can help ca…
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Levy payer passes are now on sale
Tuesday 09 May 2023
The new levy payer passes, valid from the 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024, are now available to purchase from the Malvern Hills Trust. Levy payer passes are available to residents of the town of Malvern, and the parishes of Colwall, Guarlford, Malver…
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Haymaking opportunity - deadline approaches
Sunday 30 April 2023
The green verges and commons around Great Malvern offer much to both local people, wildlife and the character of the area. Malvern Hills Trust cares for these green spaces in a variety of ways including the management of wildflower-rich hay meadows t…
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Levy payer parking passes to go on sale from 9th May
Friday 28 April 2023
The Trust's popular levy payer car park passes for the year commencing 1st June 2023 for the Hills and Commons will be available to purchase online from the 9th May 2023. The levy payer passes are available to residents of the town of Malvern, and …
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Celebrate the beauty of blossom
Thursday 27 April 2023
This week is orchard blossom week and we're celebrating by helping you to find the best places to spot these colourful fruit flowers. With small orchards and fruit trees dotted around the landscape, there's plenty to see using our Blossom Map. Blos…
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