Blog: Volunteer

Wild Writing by Nicola Chester

Blog

Drovers track

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.

Bugle

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

The volunteers are back at Finemere Wood discovering old friendships, wild flowers and the joy of scything.

Sheep

A beginner’s guide to sheep shearing

Every year our Hebridean and Beulah speckled face sheep need a shear, but this age-old craft isn't quite as straightforward as it might look, as Glenn explains!

Wasp beetle

Is that a wasp?

Black and yellow stripes don't always mean a wasp or even a sting as Sue Taylor, BBOWT volunteer recorder, explains.

Bluebells

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.

Wood anemone

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.

Sole Common Pond

Sole Common Pond

BBOWT volunteer, Gustav Clark introduces one of BBOWT's lesser known reserves, Sole Common Pond

Ladybird

All about ladybirds

BBOWT volunteer recorder, Sue Taylor takes a closer look at everyone's favourite beetle, the ladybird