Join us this Saturday for an EwA Forest Exploration at the Fells and experience the forest in midwinter. By the end of January, the landscape is stripped and revealing. With bare canopies and persistent cold, the forest’s structure becomes clear. Tree forms and bark textures stand out, dormant buds hint at the coming season, and old nests, cavities, and feeding marks are easier to notice. Tracks in soft ground trace the careful movements of wildlife as they conserve energy and navigate scarce resources.
This walk focuses on how forests function in the heart of winter. We will explore how trees remain physiologically active belowground, how fungi and microbes continue decomposition despite the cold, and how animals adjust behavior to survive the most demanding weeks of the year. The walk blends natural history, ecology, and close observation, with moments to pause and read the landscape.
January is often assumed quiet, yet EwA’s long-term records tell a different story. More than 343 species have been documented in the Fells during January alone, showing that life continues even in deep winter.
Join us to slow down, sharpen your eye, and discover what the forest reveals in midwinter. |
