Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Woolley Firs Tree Trail
Information on trees that can be seen on the Woolley Firs Tree Trail.
Woolley Firs, Berks
Welcome to Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre, located in a historic stable block, with purpose-built dipping pond, tree trail, arable fields and recently-planted orchard. Children can explore our 300 year-old farm and our varied woodland. We are open for pre-booked groups all year round.
Special events
Special events to thank our supporters.
Why do leaves change colour in autumn?
The autumnal colours of deciduous trees are one of the big natural spectacles of the year. But why do leaves change colour in autumn, and why do some leaves go red, while others turn yellow?
Special Events 2025
As a thank you for your continued support of BBOWT, we'd like to invite you to our exclusive events taking place throughout 2025.
Special events 2023
Every year, we invite our valued supporters to special exclusive events to say thank you. Find out more information or book onto one today.
Special events 2024
Every year, we invite our valued supporters to special exclusive events to say thank you. Find out more information or book onto one today.
Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre opens
The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire the Hon Mrs Mary Bayliss opens the Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre, accompanied by the Deputy Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead…
Family activity: how to make an autumn nature table
A fun and simple way to explore autumn and create your own unique nature inspired table for your little ones.
Gifts in Wills events 2024
We are running a series of legacy events throughout the year where we will be taking members on a guided walk and showing you the importance of donating to BBOWT in your Will and how it can make a difference in protecting and safeguarding wildlife.
Our events refund policy & procedure
Find our event cancellation policy. BBOWT will not offer refunds except in the event of a cancellation. If an event is cancelled by BBOWT all attendees will be contacted and offered the choice of a full refund or a transfer to tickets of equal value. If the events team have not had a response within 24 hours a full refund will be issued.