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Last week, we welcomed Sarah Couch, a specialist in historic landscape conservation, for a talk on the history and management of Christ Church Meadow 🌿 🌷 🐮. A fascinating look at how we can preserve Oxford’s green spaces for the future! #ChristChurchMeadow #TreeConservation

Great to have Melanie Hills from English Heritage visit us last week! She shared insights from her work on the ‘Belsay Awakes’ project in Northumberland. Green Spaces Officer Hannah, then took Mel on a tour of OPT’s sites in Boars Hill which looked lovely in the sun!

🏛️ Last week, OPT members had the opportunity tour Rhodes House a 2024 OPT Awards certificate winner! Highlights: 🌿 Glazed pavilion in the garden, acting as a solar collector 🌀 Spiral stone staircase in the Rotunda, fulfilling Herbert Baker’s vision

Magnolia season has hit Oxford

Green Spaces Officer, Hannah, has spotted early frogspawn in the Lye Valley, a sure sign that spring is on the way! Lye Valley is managed by Oxford City Council but did you know OPT looks after other fen valleys like Mathew Arnold Reserve & Larkins Lane?🐸✨

🌱 Great work by Abingdon Green Gym volunteers at Boars Hill last weekend! 🌿Cutting back holly & laurel in Abraham Wood. If you’d like to get involved in their next session taking place on Saturday 5 April head to their website to find out more: abingdongreengym.org.uk/programme

We had a fantastic tour of Harris Manchester College last week! Highlights included: 🏛️ The Dining Hall, where Operation Overlord was planned 🌟 The Chapel, with beautiful stained glass designed by William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones A big thank you to HMC for hosting us!

One month until entries close for OPT Awards 2025! The deadline is Thursday 1 May 2025. See our website for more information and to enter your project: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/awards #Oxford #Awards #Sustainability #Conservation #Architecture #Design #NewBuildings #OPTawards2025

OPT & Oxfordshire County Council are reviving the famous fastigiate hornbeam trees on Sunderland Avenue. A trial treatment using soil decompaction & seaweed-based care is underway! Read more about the trial on our website: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/news/opt-and-o…

🐣 Looking for an Easter activity out in nature? Our Easter Trails are open from 5th – 21st April at Wolvercote Lakes & Jarn Mound, Boars Hill! 🥚 Hunt for wooden eggs & unscramble mystery words Get outside & enjoy spring! 🌸More info: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/news/easter-tr…

The cattle are back in Kennington Memorial Field! 🐄 Their grazing helps maintain a rich variety of plants and supports biodiversity. 🌿 📢 A friendly reminder to visitors to give them space and keep dogs under control, following the Countryside Code. #Oxford #Wildlife

Last week OPT members explored Tudor & Stuart England at the Ashmolean with Dr Elizabeth Sandis 🏛️ Highlights included: The Oxford Crown from when Oxford was England's capital and minted its own coins. For more events like this see our website: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/events

On Sun 13 April we’re teaming up with Oxford Conservation Volunteers for a day of volunteering at Heyford Meadow Tasks include scything, removing willow saplings, and building a bird-hide screen + otter holt! All are welcome: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/event/green-sp…

📬 Our Spring/Summer newsletter is out now! Inside: 🛠️Walton Well Fountain restoration 🌾Floodplain Meadows 🚶The Future of Broad Street Want a copy? Join us as a member: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/join #Oxford #Heritage #Conservation #BroadStreetOxford

🧱 We’re backing a planning application for Oxford’s High Street that gets it right. A sensitive redesign of 16 High Street complements the street’s historically significant townscape and architectural beauty!👏 See our other planning responses: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/planning-appli… #Planning

Annual maintenance underway at the Rewley Road Swing Bridge! 🛠️ Our team + volunteers have inspected the structure, cleaned and re-greased the moving parts, and pumped out the turning pit – prepping the bridge to hopefully be swung again in the coming weeks! #OxfordHeritage

Two weeks until entries close for OPT Awards 2025! The deadline is Thursday 1 May 2025. See our website for more information and to enter your project: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/awards #Oxford #Awards #Sustainability #Conservation #Architecture #Design #NewBuildings #OPTawards2025

🌿 A bumper turnout for our volunteer day at Heyford Meadow with @OxfordCV! The day’s efforts included creation of a bird hide and otter holt! Find out more on our website: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/news/new-otter… #Oxford #GreenSpaces #Volunteering #Biodiversity

🌿 Join us & @GoodGymOxford on Weds 23 April for a volunteering task at one of our more hidden Green Spaces Iffley Glebe 🧤 Tasks wall weeding & meadow maintenance 🏃Run from Cowley Rd @ 6pm or meet at Iffley Church Hall @ 6:15pm Details & sign up 👇 🔗 goodgym.org/v3/sessions/me…

One week until entries close for OPT Awards 2025! The deadline is Thursday 1 May 2025. See our website for more information and to enter your project: oxfordpreservation.org.uk/awards #Oxford #Awards #Sustainability #Conservation #Architecture #Design #NewBuildings #OPTawards2025