Townend Field Nature Reserve

Community, Nature, Education

Townend Field Nature Reserve.

Comprising 20 acres of diverse natural habitats including woodland, wetlands, meadows, and streams;

Townend Field is home to a rich variety of native wildlife. The land is located alongside the road and footpath between the two villages of Great and Little Ouseburn, offering the opportunity to integrate the reserve into the daily lives of local residents, pupils and visitors.

Get Involved

Become a Member

Becoming a member will give you voting rights on any major decisions made by the trust as these will be put to a members vote.

Make a Donation

We need to carry out a number of works including sign posts, footpaths, interpretation board, insurance, solicitor's fees etc.

Become a Volunteer

Our work to protect and enhance Townend Field as a nature reserve, relies heavily on the support of volunteers.

Fundraising

To help families get involved, we have a very special fundraising pack you can download to get you started.

Sightings & Memories

Share your memories or sightings from Townend Field to help us understand the past and preserve the future.

Latest News

Join us for our opening event on Thursday 2nd October.

September 7, 2025

Come and celebrate with us at Townend Field on Thursday 2nd October at 2pm. Join us for the ribbon cutting and a chance to walk

Lights, camera, action at Townend Field!

August 18, 2025

We had something a little different happening at the reserve recently… Independent film-maker Lucy Smith came along with her camera to capture the sights and

A rare visitor at Townend Field!

August 1, 2025

We’ve had some truly exciting news from the reserve – and it comes with feathers! Thanks to our ongoing partnership with Askham Bryan College, one