Over the past 10 years volunteers at Letcombe Valley nature reserve have worked hard to create a haven for wildlife and people at the heart of their community

With regular volunteer work parties cancelled for the time being, but restrictions easing, Charlotte Karmali, volunteer warden at Finemere Wood, tells of being able to return to her haven.

In her guest blog, BBOWT volunteer surveyor, Sue Taylor discovers there's always something new to find when you stop and look closely.

With regular volunteer work parties cancelled for the time being, but restrictions easing, Charlotte Karmali, volunteer warden at Finemere Wood, tells of being able to return to her haven.

BBOWT volunteer, Simon Blake gives an insight into life as a bird and butterfly surveyor for the ecology team.

With regular volunteer work parties cancelled for the time being, but restrictions easing, Charlotte Karmali, volunteer warden at Finemere Wood, tells of being able to return to her haven.

BBOWT member Claire Manojlovic takes a walk through the Chilterns, visiting Homefield Wood nature reserve on her way

Why, when they look so pretty, do we mow our meadows in late-summer? Pete explains the importance of this traditional management for wildlife

With more time, and a clamouring for adventure, I’ve discovered that one of the most rewarding ways to visit a reserve is by walking to it.

With volunteer work parties cancelled for the time being but lockdown restrictions easing, Charlotte Karmali, volunteer warden at Finemere Wood, tells of being able to return to her haven.