Biodiversity Farm Walk & Lunch

Explore the habitats at Honeydale Farm on a biodiversity themed farm walk, led by local ecologist, Katherine Holmes.

Biodiversity is the range of species that can be found in a given area. Habitats with high biodiversity are extremely valuable resources and provide the landscape with a kind of buffer to help protect from the impact of environmental challenges such as disease and climate change.

Maintaining a range of well-managed natural habitats to support a rich biodiversity within a farm will provide both ecological and economic benefit.

In addition to encouraging wildlife that has suffered declines in recent years, the benefits to the farm include a good population of pollinators for crops and natural pest control.

During this walk we will discover the range of habitats Honeydale Farm has to offer wildlife and discuss how management and land-use can impact on their biodiversity.

At the end of the walk there’ll be a delicious and nutritious lunch freshly prepared in the FarmED kitchen. Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful landscape.

Arrive for 11:00

Farm walk 11:15 – 13:00

Lunch 13:00

Suitable for all ages. Make sure to wear sturdy footwear for walking around the farm.

Katherine Holmes - Biography

A second-generation ecologist with 15 years of experience, Katherine is the founder of www.rediscover-nature.com – a small business working in partnership with local organisations to inspire people of all ages and offer opportunities to reconnect with the wildlife on their doorstep. Prior to this, she ran the Local Wildlife Sites project in Berkshire and worked on a grassland restoration project in the Cotswolds, as well as various roles within the Wildlife Trusts and a commercial ecological consultancy. Although an enthusiastic generalist, Katherine particularly enjoys teaching people birdsong ID, and offers various opportunities for birdsong beginners on her website.