Blog: Volunteer

Wild Writing by Nicola Chester

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Woodland scallop

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

The Finemere Wood volunteers tackle the final winter task, and reflect on the many contributions one of the original team

Frosty ground with a woodland clearing and tall trees behind

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

The volunteers return to the woods from their Christmas break enticed by the promise of things to come, and a slice of cake

Group sitting in chairs outside with pile of branches in front

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

"we return to work on the drovers’ track for the final work party of the year, our favourite place."

Volunteers creating a woodland scallop

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

It's time to create woodland scallops that will kickstart new growth, new habitats, and a greater abundance and medley of life.

Hawthorn berries

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

What's the appeal of volunteering here? “Exercise, companionship, contributing to the sustainability of nature and wildlife and most of all, meeting other like-minded people."

Robin by Mike Perry

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

Path through trees

Setting up a volunteer group

Nigel Williamson explains how he came to set up and lead the volunteer group at Padworth Common

Person holding camera

Me and my camera

Taking photographs of wildlife helps you see the world through new eyes as Sue Taylor, BBOWT volunteer recorder, explains.