Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
External Community Group Wild Bracknell
Wild Bracknell is a local environment group that aims to engage with the public in dialogue to raise awareness of nature and encourage engagement in projects. Some projects are large such as…
Woodland of Reflection Forest Bathing - Windsor Great Park, Sunday 3 November
Reflect on your journey and the wisdom gained from the woodland during the last forest bathing session of the year.
Bernwood Forest and Ray Valley Living Landscape
This large area between Oxford, Bicester and Aylesbury covers 48,400 hectares of woodland, mixed farmland and floodplain meadows across the boundary between Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Since 1981 BBOWT has been buying and restoring floodplain meadows in the upper reaches of the River Ray, and working with neighbouring farmers to create a stronghold for wading birds including curlew.
Forest School Leader Training (Level 3) - Windsor Great Park, 6 November - 11 May*
This training course is essential for anyone wishing to lead Forest School programmes in their own setting.
Kelp beds and forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
Home Educators Forest School - Wednesdays from 2nd October to 13th November (no session on 6th November)
Join us for our Home Educators Forest School where children can develop their confidence and self-esteem while learning about nature!
Join the search for the year's first bee-flies
BBOWT volunteer recorder, Sue Taylor takes a closer look some of the first insects of the year, distinctly furry little flies
My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
Government U-turn on pesticides at first opportunity
The Government has bowed to pressure to agree to the use of a highly damaging pesticide neonicotinoid thiamethoxam in 'emergency situations'.
Close to home – fresh eyes on local nature in a lockdown world
How does a travel writer cope with lockdown? By looking at local nature reserves with fresh curiosity, and discovering a whole world of wonders in the process.