Local artist, Diana Bell used lockdown as an opportunity to paint her local wildlife and nature reserves, creating a beautiful record of the nature that she's seen this year.

Charlotte Karmali brings the latest news from the volunteers at Finemere Wood.

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.

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.