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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · 6d

Rare fungi species like the Pink Waxcap and Violet Coral have been found in record numbers during a UK-wide citizen science survey by @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, including here in the North York Moors National Park. To learn more visit https://www.plantlife.org.uk/

Image: Pink Waxcap (c) Ray Woods

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · 29d

Staithes Beck is getting a much-needed boost — and the fish are first in line to benefit. Our latest blog post highlights how smart design can work with nature, not against it.

https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/breathing-life-back-into-staithes-beck

Breathing life back into Staithes Beck | NYMNP

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Sep 12

Staff from the North York Moors National Park were among the speakers today at the Restoring Nature Conference, hosted by Ryedale Environment Group.

A fantastic day of ideas, collaboration.

A photo of a person giving a talk to a seated audience.

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Aug 25

If the bank holiday brings you to Farndale show today, our friendly team will be on hand for a chat. Don't miss our competition, guess the correct number of treats in the jar, the closest guess at the end of show season wins this lovely hamper provided by The Pet Store Pickering.

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Aug 21

Once common in our meadows and woodlands, beautiful wildflowers like Giant Bellflower, Stitchwort and Primroses are now in decline. With your help, we can bring them back 🌼

Help support nature’s comeback in the North York Moors 👉 https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/make-a-difference

📸 : Paul Harris

Close-up view of young ferns and white wildflowers blooming next to a fallen tree in a forest.

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Aug 20

Our team will be at Egton Show today. We have craft activities, lots of information leaflets and copies of our Out and About guide for you to pick up. We hope to see you there.

North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Aug 15

Our Rivers Team has been out surveying juvenile fish as part of ongoing monitoring of fish populations. These surveys are a key tool in assessing fish populations and understanding the health of our watercourses, they help us track the positive impact of our conservation work. #conservation #rivers

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Dave Piper @davepiperdj.bsky.social · Aug 10

Did my first EVER "star gazing" Saturday, at Sutton Bank Star Hub @northyorkmoors.org.uk @northyorkmoors.bsky.social HUGE thanks to Richard Darn @gostargazing.bsky.social lending scopes to snap #SturgeonMoon & @yorkpress.bsky.social for publicising the event!
(Also saw Saturn's rings AND #perseids)

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Jul 29

Heading to the Ryedale Show today? Come along to the North York Moors National Park tent. Meet our friendly team, grab this year’s Out and About guide, design your own mini GrubsUp! heart, enter our dog biscuit contest for a chance to win a prize hamper, kindly donated by The Pet Store Pickering

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Jul 18

Exciting recent water vole footage from one of our trail cams! Thanks to volunteer Tony for this fantastic video.

@northyorkmoors.bsky.social

#nature #wildife #naturerecovery #nationalparks #watervole #ukwildife #yorkshire

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Apr 30

A citizen science bat survey that ran for five consecutive years has provided unexpected evidence of the northwards spread of three different species of bush cricket. 🦇 🦗 In total, the study captured more than 2.2 million wildlife recordings!

To read more: www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...

A long-winged conehead cricket on a leaf_credit Tammy Andrews

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · Apr 3

Today we hear from Georgia, a Community Engagement Officer from @northyorkmoors.org.uk. Read the article to see why she believes that being friendly, open minded and organised can be key for landing a role. c-js.uk/3XPmsQn

A person smiling at the camera. Text reads: Georgia Tiffany, community engagement officer (tourism).

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Mar 13

Beacon for the Arts Festival: A celebration of our artistic landscape 🎨 🍃

A month-long festival, staged by the North York Moors Arts and Culture Partnership, to showcase the diverse and vibrant creative scene in the National Park. Read the full story 👇

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...

A watercolour painting on a clipboard, with a view of Lake Gormire in the background, taken from the Sutton Bank viewpoint.

A colourful collection of handmade paper kites, laid on the ground

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Mar 4

🔊 Project update. 300 harvest mice were released in 2024, and last week a survey took place to look for their nests. Several were found, including nests that look likely to be used for breeding! The project was supported by Defra under the #FiPL scheme www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/harvestmice

Amongst brown intertwined grass, a spherical nest structure can be seen with a small entrance hole in the middle.

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Feb 25

✨ Our Dark Skies Festival...

Sit down with a brew and watch as we reflect on the last 10 years and what more we can do to reduce light pollution.

There’s still time to join us to celebrate too 👉https://www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/north-york-moors-events

youtu.be/Dl_6tn-K85c

The Dark Skies Festival 10th anniversary celebration video

YouTube video by North York Moors National Park

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Feb 14

"Footpath maintenance is a common job for us, especially at a site like this on the Cleveland Way which is a very popular walking route but at a higher risk of erosion due to its coastal location"
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/the-app...

#Apprenticediaries
#NAW2025
#ClevelandWay

A group of Apprentices wearing red polo tops can be seen using spades and digging on a set of steps which descends towards a clifftop. The sea can be seen in the background and the sky is blue.

A hand giving a 'thumbs up' can be seen in the foreground. The freshly gravelled steps can be seen descending down to the clifftop. The blue sea can also be seen beyond the cliff.

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Feb 11

‪The Apprentice diaries return! Join Tom Pearson as he catches a lift in a helicopter to help drop stone into some of the more inaccessible places on the Coast to Coast. www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/blog/the-app...

#NAW2025
#Apprentices
#coasttocoast

A coastline view from the cockpit of a helicopter

A helicopter flies at night, suspended below it are two large dumpy bags of stone. The moon is visible towards the right of the picture.

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Feb 7

36.8 hectares of new wildlife rich habitat, 16 new and restored ponds, 4.2 miles of new and restored hedgerows – these are just some of the achievements of year 3 of the Farming in Protected Landscapes here in the North York Moors.
Take a look 👇
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/__data/asset...

#FiPL

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Jan 31

The final countdown begins! There's just 2 weeks until our 10th Dark Skies Festival kicks off.

Prepare for magical nights under the stars, family-friendly events and a celebration of our incredible dark skies.

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...

#DarkSkiesFestival #DSF10

(c) Tony Marsh

Perseids meteor show above Ana Cross in the North York Moors

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Jan 27

After 33 enjoyable years, our National Trails Officer is hanging up his boots!

Big shoes to fill, but a fantastic #job opportunity covering Yorkshire Wolds Way, Cleveland Way, parts of the King Charles III England Coast Path and the Coast to Coast Path.

👇
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/car...

Two young adults walking along the Cleveland Way National Trail passing a signpost for the National Trail near Sutton Bank on a sunny day

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Jan 24

We're on the road to creating new 'insect superhighways' in the North York Moors National Park.

GrubsUp! is a two-year project that will enhance road verges, grasslands and green spaces, all aimed at ensuring that insects can move between sites. Read more
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/pre...

A vividly patterned butterfly perches on a blade of grass with its wings spread wide, set against a green backdrop.

View of a vibrant wildflower meadow with a variety of grasses and flowers, and a line of trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Jan 10

We’re currently working in partnership with @nationaltrust.bsky.social on restoration work on paths at Roseberry Topping so it remains accessible for years to come and people can reconnect with nature.

To mark the completion of the first path, see the work done so far 👇

youtu.be/35ItHQy09PI?...

Repairing the footpaths on Roseberry Topping

YouTube video by National Trust in the North of England

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Jan 9

The countdown has begun to our 10th Dark Skies Festival (14 Feb to 2 March)💫

Get ready to experience the beauty of the stars with activities from guided stargazing to exciting workshops. Check out the programme👉 www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/north-york-m...

#DarkSkiesFestival #DSF10

📷Orillo

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Dec 16

Happy birthday to the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act!

75 years ago today, this ground-breaking law – described as the “people’s charter for the open air” – was passed through parliament, leading to the creation of the UK’s first National Parks.

Sun setting over Little Fryup Dale with heather moorland in the foreground by Paul Kent

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North York Moors National Park @northyorkmoors.org.uk · Nov 28

72 memories to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the North York Moors National Park 🎉🍃

Thank you to everyone - employees, visitors, volunteers, residents, and businesses - who continue to care for and champion this special place.

Please tag us in your favourite snap of the North York Moors today.

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