Monthly Archives: April 2018

In 1736, when Carl Linnaeus the Swedish botanist visited England, he came to Ashridge and when seeing the gorse in full bloom on Berkhamsted common knelt down and praised God for showing him so glorious a sight. Carl Linnaeus is … Continue reading →

 pring is here. It is announcing itself in those broken and surprising ways that are like the noises that come from the orchestra pit before the concert begins – a blast on a tuba, a run across the strings of … Continue reading →

One of the more unpleasant restoration jobs on offer for the volunteers has been the clearing out of the pond known as Clinkmere. The last time the timber debris was removed was in the Spring of 2016. Opposite the Visitor … Continue reading →

Following the appointment of Hilary McGrady as Director General on March 12th, we wrote congratulating her on the promotion, and enquired about a statement- of -intent from the Trust on plastic usage at the Charity. Hilary McGrady Director General’s Office … Continue reading →

The conservation volunteers have played their part in the restoration of this leisure and picnic area by erecting a temporary perimeter fence. The Green is the focal point at Ashridge and consequently suffers from soil compaction because of the foot-fall … Continue reading →