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DGT Project: Nature Detectives Trail at Warburg Nature Reserve
Summary: I'm a Developing Green Talent trainee at Warburg Nature Reserve, a hidden gem in the Chiltern Hills. My project based here was all about inspiring kids to go out and take a closer look at...
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Pond gazing – it’s better than shoe gazing!
Summary: Ever stood on the side of a pond or river bank gazing into the water, wondering what is down there in the watery depths? It’s something I have been doing since I was a child and I have had...
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The magic of moss
Summary: Before joining BBOWT nearly a year ago I was a daily rail commuter on the Winchester to Waterloo line, regularly shivering my early mornings away hoping the train would be on time and that I...
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How to tell the difference between a native bluebell and a Spanish bluebell
Summary: Don't confuse our iconic woodland spring flower with its Spanish cousin. Discover the difference between these two varieties of bluebell, and why our native bluebell is under threat. Main...
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DGT Project: Boxes Across a Landscape by Josh Wells
Summary: My Developing Green Talent project focussed on birds in the Upper River Ray Living Landscape. Main image: read more
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Help us look after the bluebells at Finemere Wood
Summary: April saw Finemere Wood bathed in blue by the magnificent show of bluebells. Main image: Written by Charlotte Karmali. Volunteer Warden at Finemere Wood.read more
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May update from Aston Clinton Ragpits
Summary: We are in that transitional seasonal phase between spring and summer, at the reserve we have had a blanket of those golden yellow cousins, primroses and cowslips. Main image: Written by...
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Wild Oxford: helping out at Chilswell Valley
Summary: As I drove along the A34 to get to Chilswell Valley in South Hinksey, I realised it could not have been worse weather for the first Wild Oxford taster day at Chilswell Valley. Main image:...
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A View of Badgers
Summary: I think almost everybody is aware that badgers are mainly nocturnal. You may be lucky enough to live near a Sett where you can watch badgers that come out in the twilight (crepuscular...
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A Feast of Fun at the Oxford Festival of Nature
Summary: It seemed that the weather was going to be against us as we splashed around in torrential rain to set up marquees and signposts for the third Oxford Festival of Nature, held at Cutteslowe and...
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Thank you event at Meadow Farm
Summary: Last weekend, staff at Meadow Farm hosted an event to say thank you to around 200 people who had donated to the appeal that allowed BBOWT to purchase Meadow Farm. Main image: Written by Leo...
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Solstice Guided Walk – An evening at College Lake
Summary: This year’s summer solstice was celebrated at College Lake with an evening guided walk. Main image: read more
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Surveying Water Voles
Summary: I have recently been surveying for water vole activity on the River Cole in West Oxfordshire, from its confluence with the Thames at Lechlade upstream to the Coleshill Estate, which is...
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June update from Aston Clinton Ragpits
Summary: A typically changeable sky met the volunteers who arrived for the annual orchid count at the reserve. Some leaden clouds were gathering but the air was still and warm. Main image: Written by...
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News from Finemere Wood
Summary: June saw the volunteer work party continue with restoration work to the meadows adjoining Finemere Wood. An essential step in turning this rough grassland into a species rich hay meadow is to...
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Meadow Farm
Summary: The HLF funded team started at Meadow Farm at the end of April, after acquisition of the site in February. The growing season was already underway, with the pink lady’s smock in flower ready...
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Baby on Board at Warburg
Summary: In some ways, having a baby in tow can be physically restricting to your lifestyle but in other respects it can enhance your experience of the great outside world. Main image: Written by Pim...
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Marine Week: Bringing the Sea to You
Summary: Each year the Wildlife Trusts across the UK celebrate the immense importance and beauty of our seas through National Marine Week. Main image: Written by Erin Murton, Marine Officer read more
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A Safari with ‘His Majesty’
Summary: Now I have to be honest, I was slightly nervous when initially told I had to do this. It is a tricky thing to do a recording of good enough quality to be broadcast on the radio. Main image:...
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Developing Bernwood Forest
Summary: The Bernwood Project is almost half way through it's three year run so here is an update on what we've been doing for the last 17 months on our 5 reserves which fall inside the ancient royal...
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