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Moseley Bog & Joy's Wood

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This local nature reserve, beloved of JRR Tolkien, is rich in wildlife, history and community. Come and explore and have a GREAT Bog Adventure!

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The Friends of Moseley Bog & Joy's Wood Nature Reserve

The Friends of Moseley Bog and Joy's Wood Nature Reserve has built on the success of previous groups and years of volunteering and…

Moseley Bog Gate

Discover and Explore Moseley Bog

saved from development following a huge public campaign, the site became a nature reserve and supports a tremendous range of plants,…

Tom, Senior Conservation Officer

A GREAT Bog Adventure...

If you go down to Moseley Bog today you’re sure of a big surprise… Moseley Bog is infamous for inspiring Tolkien’s adventures in Middle…

Some volunteers at Moseley Bog & Joy's Wood nature reserve

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Volunteer with the Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country, good for wildlife, physical health, mental health and your…

Moseley Bog in the early morning light

Improving Moseley Bog & Joy's Wood

In 2010 The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country were awarded £376,500 (69% of total project costs of £545,650) by The…

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