HOOKY IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
A local wildlife group set up to protect and promote ecosystems and
biodiversity in Hook Norton and the surrounding area.
We are a nature depleted nation & what we have left are remnants of what was once here. Tony Juniper, Chairman of Natural England
A warm welcome to "Hooky in Harmony". We hope that you will be inspired to join us to engage with nature and help to protect our local wildlife and its habitat.
To enable everyone to get involved, there is no group membership fee. The majority of the events organised are free to attend, but occasionally a small charge may be made to cover speaker costs.
5
of the UKs Statutory nature agencies call for greater action & investment in nature
41%
of all UK species studied have declined since the 1970s
97%
of the UKs wildflower meadows have been lost in the last century
15%
of species within the UK are said to be threatened with extinction
Hooky in Harmony News
We have recently been asked for advice about helping injured wildllife. Calling a local veterinary surgery is a good place to start, but we also have some great Wildlife Rescue Centres in our area. These include:
The Nutkin Ward in Middleton Cheney, run by Tess, a registered veterinary nurse with over 20 years wildlife care experience. Tess set up the Nutkin Ward in 2010 in response to a need for local wildlife care. The Nutkin Ward's mobile number is: 07733 220266 - leave a message and they call you back.
Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue based in Blewbury. Their Wildlife Casualty Centre is open from 9am until 10pm, but they also have a 24 hour manned helpline and run a wildlife ambulance for larger casuaties that are unable to be taken by members of the public to the centre.
Our grateful thanks to the photographers who have provided photographs for our website:
Leslie Bowman, Diana Bunyon, Gemma Evans
Mark Hunter (mark@mfhunterphoto.com),
David McGill (www.davidmcgill.co.uk),
VersatileUAS, Catherine Wright
Hook Norton Brook is currently classed as
"Poor ecological status!”
Hooky in Harmony Diary Dates
Further events for 2024 still to be confirmed. Please check back for details.
Sunday 28th July The Big Butterfly Count. Leisurely walk on The d'Arcy Dalton Way to record butterflies. No experience needed! 11am-12.30pm Free of charge.
Hooky in Harmony has recently linked up with Cherwell & Ray Water Watchers, to co-ordinate volunteers to help monitor Hook Norton Brook and part of the Swere. Testing is done on the second weekend of each month and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. We currently have enough volunteers, but if you would be interested in volunteering for the future, please drop us an email.
If you would like to receive our events newsletter, please subscribe on the Contacts page
Please remember to email us: Hookyinharmony@btinternet.com if you are planning to attend an event, so that we can forward you all necessary details and location. All ticketed events are on a first come first served basis, with payment by bank transfer then confirming your space. Please email for bank details.
22nd May 2022