Due to planned maintenance there may be disruption to this site on Sunday 11th January from 8am through until 6pm. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
The Leasowes is listed Grade 1 on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. Covering 58 hectares, including Halesowen Golf Club, it consists of steeply wooded hillsides, rolling grasslands, small lakes, and streams incising their way through two narrow valleys. The land has always been utilised and tamed but not subdued. It is this little bit of wilderness in a heavily industrialised and busy area, which has made the Leasowes a much used and loved place for informal recreation, the local community jealously guarding it and its wildlife.
The aim of these pages is to provide information about the work the wardens will be carrying out on the park, forthcoming activities, events and wildlife observations.
Meet the Wardens
There are currently three full time wardens who run and manage the park.
Senior Warden - Antony Ravenscroft Previously the warden at Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, Antony joined the Leasowes in January 2005. He has a degree in Countryside Management and is interested in habitat management and visitor management.
Warden - Mark Williams Mark joined the Leasowes in November 2003 after a spell working as a Primary Teacher. He has a degree in Geography and is interested in the creation of wildflower meadows and Environmental Education.
Assistant Warden - Helen Edwards Helen joined the Leasowes in October 2003. She has a degree in Environmental Management and her interests are mammals.