St Mary's Fields Kidlington

St Mary's Fields Kidlington St Mary's Fields is an accessible 14 acre nature reserve and Jubilee Wildlife Site behind St Mary's church.

On the Oxford Greenbelt Way and National Cycle Route 51. St Mary's Fields is a 14 acre nature reserve behind St Mary's church. It is owned by Kidlington Parish Council and managed by volunteers.

Many thanks to Nicole and CPRE Oxfordshire for a great day first day.
06/08/2026

Many thanks to Nicole and CPRE Oxfordshire for a great day first day.

The northern SMFR ditch, cleared by OCV on Sunday afternoon after the Big Hay Rake.
29/07/2026

The northern SMFR ditch, cleared by OCV on Sunday afternoon after the Big Hay Rake.

More action snaps from Sunday's Big Hay Rake.
28/07/2026

More action snaps from Sunday's Big Hay Rake.

The new bee hotel already has 6 rooms occupied by what appear to be leafcutter bees. There is an egg with a supply of po...
27/07/2026

The new bee hotel already has 6 rooms occupied by what appear to be leafcutter bees. There is an egg with a supply of pollen and nectar in each cell for the larva to eat when it hatches. There are multiple cells in each hole, the number depends on the depth of the hole.

... and a picture of (most of) The Team. who were grateful for the clouds and the drop (literally) of rain that kept us ...
27/07/2026

... and a picture of (most of) The Team.
who were grateful for the clouds and the drop (literally) of rain that kept us cool and the dust down.
A big, big THANK YOU to the bunting makers, the cake makers, the photographers, the leaders and especially THE RAKERS!

More pictures...
27/07/2026

More pictures...

Excellent turn-out for the annual hay rake this morning, on a lovely July morning. A month earlier than usual, partly to...
26/07/2026

Excellent turn-out for the annual hay rake this morning, on a lovely July morning. A month earlier than usual, partly to try and get more nutrients out of the soil, to encourage wildflower growth.
Thank you to everyone who came today, the regular reserve volunteers, those who came for the first time, and of course, as always, the big team from the Oxford Conservation Volunteers, without whom the task could not have been completed in less than three hours.
More photos to come.

Before and after mowing.Sunday, 10am: BIG HAY RAKE!!!
23/07/2026

Before and after mowing.
Sunday, 10am: BIG HAY RAKE!!!

The long grass is being cut today in preparation for Sunday'sBIG HAY RAKE!!!
22/07/2026

The long grass is being cut today in preparation for Sunday's
BIG HAY RAKE!!!

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