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Wild Writing by Nicola Chester

Get an insider's view into the work of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust. Find out what conservation work we're carrying out and meet some of the wonderful people, from our reserves staff to our trainees, that are behind everything we do.

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Man sitting on bench looking at lake

Wellbeing walks at College Lake

On our walks, we use a simple tool: engaging our senses to become aware of our surroundings, which creates mental stillness.

A redwing perched on a berry-laden branch

Birds on the move

For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?

Bowdown Woods by Rob Appleby

Where to go in October

With nearly 90 nature reserves across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to choose from, which are the best to visit this month?

Three apples hanging from a tree

Wildlife gardening in October

Community Wildlife Officer Barbara Polonara shares some ideas about what to do in your garden for wildlife this month.

Three cows walking along a meadow

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

"With visions of beasts thundering through the undergrowth, the woodland workers saw themselves thrashing through brambles and blackthorn, lassoes in hand."

A clear stream running through a valley surrounded by lush greenery.

Save our chalk streams!

With less than a fifth of England’s rivers in good ecological health, we need the Government to deliver comprehensive protections for our unique chalk streams.