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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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A close up of the bright pink foxglove flowers

Ramblings from Finemere Wood

“The foxglove is a magical plant associated with many folklore tales of fairies, and thus it is not a surprise to find a thriving population in Finemere Wood...”

A photo of Martin Buckland in a circle, with items in a garage sale in the background, such as a clothes wrack, a barbecue and suticases

Clear-out for BBOWT?

BBOWT member Martin Buckland explains how you can get creative with fundraising and turn unwanted items into valuable donations for charity.

A hand placing a voting slip in a ballot box

Vote for nature's recovery

Ahead of this week's General Election, Harry Kaye, Policy Assistant, explains how you can ensure that nature is a top priority for your candidates.

Common toad

Wildlife gardening in July

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

Meadow of wild flowers

Where to go in July

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

Flooded meadows at Duxford, Oxfordshire 2019

Vote for climate

To tackle the climate crisis, we’re calling on all political parties to help nature and people adapt to climate change.