Life as a volunteer at Chimney Meadows
If you've ever wondered what a volunteer for BBOWT does, Simon Cousins describes his varied roles at Chimney Meadows nature reserve
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Chimney Meadows incl. Duxford Old River
An ancient landscape and a vital refuge for wading birds, Chimney Meadows is the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's largest nature reserve in Oxfordshire.
A walk at Chimney Meadows
Volunteer bird surveyor, Caroline Coleman takes us on a walk around Chimney Meadows as she records the birds she encounters
Chimney Meadows map
Download a map of Chimney Meadows nature reserve.
Community Volunteering Opportunities
Help nature near you by volunteering with community groups across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire.
All volunteering opportunities
There are lots of different ways to get involved in the work of your local Wildlife Trust.
Dancersend Work Party Volunteer
An opportunity to carry out practical conservation tasks around this nature reserve near Wendover. This friendly group meets on the second Sunday of each month. No experience needed!
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Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project Updates
Find the latest updates on our exciting wetland restoration project covering part of Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve. This project will improve the river for fish, make wetland habitats for breeding birds, and reconnect the river to its floodplains.
Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration and Fish Passage Project
Our new Wetland Restoration Project at Chimney Meadows is restoring precious habitats and making more space for nature.
Chimney Meadows: a Nature Based Solutions case study
Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve, at the heart of the Upper Thames Living Landscape, is a prime example of how conservation can restore functioning landscapes and help in the fight against climate change.
Volunteer
Whether you have just an hour, a day or a week to give, and whatever your skills, there’s an opportunity for you to volunteer with the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) near where you live.
Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project: online consultation feedback form
Use this form to give feedback to the Chimney Meadows Wetland Restoration Project online public consultation.