My neighbourhood
Sir David Attenborough has travelled the world in search of wildlife and wild spaces. But much closer to home, he can explore the hidden woodland at Crane Park Island, discover flying stag beetles…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Nature Discovery Centre
The Nature Discovery Centre is surrounded by a mosaic of different habitats with fantastic wildlife to see all year around.
Join our Young Rangers club and discover your wild side
Learning Officer Anne Jackson invites young people to learn real conservation skills.
For Nature
Nature is sending an SOS - will you answer the call? Please support BBOWT's Nature Recovery Fund by giving today.
Vote for funding for wildlife-friendly farming
Nicky Warden explains why we're calling on all political parties to increase the budget for wildlife-friendly farming, halve pesticide use and help farmers adapt to climate change.
Discover and learn
We're inspiring tomorrow's wildlife champions. The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) works in a wide range of ways to teach children about the natural world to ensure that wildlife remains a priority for future generations. We offer opportunities for young people to become enthused and informed about wildlife through our schools programme, outreach visits and nature clubs.
“Radical” new farmer funding plans lack detail, say nature charities
Today, the Government has announced further details on two new schemes for rewarding farmers in England for producing food sustainably, while supporting nature’s recovery and tackling climate…
Nature Discovery Centre
The Nature Discovery Centre, near Thatcham in Berks offers a great day out for all the family. The Centre is packed full of interactive wildlife and natural history displays. There is a network of footpaths ranging from small family-friendly walks to longer paths for the more adventurous. Surrounded by a mosaic of different habitats, there is fantastic wildlife to see all year around.
Habitat banking investment scheme wins Government funding
BBOWT is thrilled to announce that its partnership project ‘The Wildlife Trusts' Habitat Banking Investment Model’ has been backed by the Government’s Natural Environment Investment Readiness…
Day Camp 'Nature Explorers' - Nature Discovery Centre, Friday 22 August
Wildlife Day Camp for 7 - 12 year olds. Fully supervised by trained staff, without the need for parental supervision.
Day Camp 'Nature Explorers' - Nature Discovery Centre, Thursday 28 August
Wildlife Day Camp for 7 - 12 year olds. Fully supervised by trained staff, without the need for parental supervision.
Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…