April is the month that the ground flora of woodlands has been waiting for all through the winter. Bluebell leaves are emerging along with ramson leaves; violets, primroses, dog’s mercury, wood anemone and celandine are in flower. All these flowering … Continue reading
Newsletters
Newsletter March 2019
Spring has arrived at Stover and it won’t be long before many of the animals that have hibernated over the winter will start to emerge. Look out for the white blooms of blackthorn (blackthorn flowers before it comes into leaf) … Continue reading
Newsletter February 2019
Just as winter is at its dreariest the wildflowers are starting to pop up. Snowdrops and celandines have been in flower for several weeks, and in sheltered spots keep an eye out for dog’s mercury and primrose. Coltsfoot and sweet … Continue reading
Spring and Summer Events programme now out
Spring and Summer events are now available for booking. All events require booking apart from the volunteer days. Enjoy!
Newsletter December 2018
Stover’s autumnal gold’s and red’s, which have been spectacular this year, are finally fading and falling now that winter has descended. The woodland birds will now have fewer daylight hours in which to feed. Normally many insects have gone into … Continue reading
Prohibited Activities at Stover Country Park
Devon County Council has adopted an environmental policy on preventing certain activities on all council property. The following activities are prohibited in Stover Country Park and on all other sites owned by Devon County Council: use of Drones Camping, including … Continue reading
Newsletter September 2018
The leaves on the elder trees are just starting to turn yellow indicating that autumn has finally caught up with Stover. Horse chestnut and beech are usually the next trees to don their autumn colours. For the next month the … Continue reading
Newsletter July 2018
The longest day is now behind us and summer is in full swing! On the heath the heather will soon start to flower along with heath speedwell and eyebright. A characteristic sound of the heath in mid-summer is the crackle … Continue reading
Newsletter June 2018
The rhododendron is pretty spectacular at this time of year along with the yellow azaelias which flower along the lake path. The flag iris is turning the marsh from green to gold. Summer flowers are at their best this month. … Continue reading
Restoring Stover’s Historic Park
Stover Country Park is working with landowners within the Historic Park, to provide new access routes, conserve the Grade ll* Listed Gatehouse and Templer’s 18th Century stables, restore historic views, remove the damaging sediment from Stover Lake, provide a … Continue reading