Grass snake
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
Are you 8 to 13 years old? Interested in nature exploration and discovery,
games and practical activities with other young people?
The rare smooth snake can only be found at a few heathland sites in the UK. It looks a bit like an adder, but lacks the distinctive zig-zag pattern along its back.
The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be…
An illustrated talk by Ian Barthorpe.
Do you already walk in Grass Wood and want to use your time to help support the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in welcoming people to explore and enjoy the reserve responsibly? Do you live in or near…
Identify and learn about reptile requirements. Then search for them in Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, a nature reserve nearby
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the White-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…
Join us for a reptile-themed, informative and fun family trail through our nature reserve. Suitable for families with children ages 4-11.
Join us for a reptile-themed, informative and fun family trail through our nature reserve. Suitable for families with children ages 4-11.