European hare feeding in a field, Berkshire. Picture: Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
Members
Welcome to the members' part of the website
You help us protect some incredible places across our three counties. We want to share some of the sights and experiences that, without your support, probably wouldn't exist!
Events for new members
New members' events are our way of saying 'thank you' for your generous support of BBOWT. Places are limited for these free events, so book today to avoid disappointment!
Dry Sandford Pit
Dry Sandford Pit - Saturday 26 April, 10am-12pm
Our first new members' walk of the year will take us to Dry Sandford Pit, a fascinating mosaic of fossil-rich cliffs, fenland with ponds and streams, grassland, scrub and woodland set in an old quarry.
Nicole Clough will lead us on a guided walk to explore this beautiful reserve, providing expert commentary. This is a wonderful opportunity to get out in nature and learn more about this fascinating reserve. This walk will be followed by light refreshments outdoors.
Cholsey Marsh by Jim Asher
Cholsey Marsh (guided walk and talk) - Monday 7 July, 10am-12:30pm
Join us for a wonderful new members' event at Cholsey Marsh, a tranquil riverside marsh with great crested grebe, warblers and a colony of the nationally rare Desmoulin's whorl snail.
We will meet at Cholsey Great Hall before departing on a guided walk of the Marsh. After the event, we invite you to join us for a talk from BBOWT's own Phil Bruss at the Great Hall with refreshments.
Nature Discovery Centre - Saturday 20 September, 10am-12pm
Join us at the final new members' event of the year which will take us on a guided walk around the beautiful Nature Discovery Centre. The Nature Discovery Centre is surrounded by a mosaic of different habitats with fantastic wildlife to see all year around.
Our walk leader will be Ailsa Claybourn who has led many events at the NDC, including the ever-popular Birds and a Brew events. This is a unique opportunity to hear from Ailsa and experience her expertise for yourself. This walk will be followed by refreshments at the café, and a chance to chat to other members.
What's happening this month
See the latest news, blog post and events coming soon.
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College Lake,
Tring, Buckinghamshire
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Surveying for harvest mice
Ecology trainee, Hayley Beck goes searching for signs of Europe's smallest rodent in the dead of winter
Ramblings from Finemere Wood
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Keep up-to-date with the latest wildlife news on our social media channels. We love to hear your news and wildlife sightings too, share them with us and join the conversation.
Painted lady butterfly on buddleia by Kate Dent
Goldfinches by Jon Hawkins
What your membership has meant for wildlife...
Watch Estelle Bailey, BBOWT's Chief Executive, introduce some of the projects that your support has allowed us to work on this year.
AGM and BBOWT Awards 2024 Video
Our 2024 AGM and Photography Competition/Volunteer Awards took place at Radley College in October this year - watch the full livestream of the event below.
Special offers for supporters of BBOWT
Save 10%
Save 10% on NatureBureau’s range of wildlife guides and books and they’ll give BBOWT a further 25%!
Order online using code BBOWT10.
Hare by David Tipling/2020VISION
Go green and help BBOWT too
Sign up for green electricity or gas from renewable energy company Ecotricity and you’ll benefit BBOWT as well as the environment! Switch to Ecotricity and they will donate up to £60 to us –and it’s as easy as that.
Great tit on peanut feeder by Vine House Farm
Food for birds and a boost for BBOWT
Get your bird food from Vine House Farm and help BBOWT at the same time. Vine House Farm is no ordinary bird food supplier as they test all their food on the wild birds at their farm. The Watts family, who run the Lincolnshire Fens farm are dedicated to managing their land in a wildlife-friendly way. As much bird food as possible is grown in the local area and packaged on-site.
Enter BBOWTNM10 at the checkout to get 10% off your first order.
Order online or phone 01775 630208
Hosehill Lake by Adrian Wallington
Save 15%
The Fox and Hounds pub in Theale (just opposite Hosehill Lake nature reserve) is kindly offering BBOWT members 15% off their delicious food and drink.*
Call the pub on 01189 302295 for further information.
*Ts and Cs apply
A Welcome to Wildlife
A Welcome to Wildlife magazine is a warm welcome to new members. Find out about all the wonderful things you help us to do!
More things to read
Find out more about our current strategy in our Strategic Plan 2021-26: Wilder. Look back at the past year with our Annual Review 2020-21. Read the latest Wild Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, our members' magazine.
Our membership team answers your questions
Have you got a question about your membership or BBOWT. Click on the link below to find answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Kingfishers by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
Get more involved with BBOWT
There's plenty to see and do with BBOWT. Come along to one of our events to find out more about your local wildlife, visit a nature reserve, or get hands-on as a volunteer and help us do even more.
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Opportunities for everyone
Find out moreNot a member? Our local wildlife needs your help! Join today.
Our wildlife is in decline so if you love wildlife and wild places, and want to help nature recover then please join us as we can’t do it alone. The vital work that BBOWT does for nature depends on the support of people like you who care about the future of our local wildlife. Support your local wildlife by giving just £5 a month.