Saltburn Friends of the Valley

Is a local Charity who are small group of committed volunteers. 

We believe that Learning is a lifelong experience and through our work at the Woodlands Centre we will encourage this through involvement in a wide range of activities.   


We want people to enjoy nature and to be out in all weathers. Experience it, photograph it; paint it, listen to the bird song; sit still and watch. It is possible to enjoy all this without leaving scars on the landscape such as piles of rubbish and bonfire remains.


Habitats such as woodlands and wild flower meadows need a helping hand. In the past woods were a resource for building, and meadows were managed by animals grazing for part of the year which fertilised the ground. We are working to enhance our rare sites such as the viaduct meadow. 

We aim to inspire people to discover the wonder and beauty of the natural world and to understand its fragility and delicate balance. We will provide information on conservation and events that will introduce people to the woodlands and to the challenges in sustaining biodiversity.