Common green lacewing
The common green lacewing is a lime green, delicate insect, with translucent, intricately veined wings. It is common in gardens and parks, where it helps to control aphid pests.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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College Lake Education Centre, Bucks
Take a journey of learning and discovery at College Lake Environmental Education Centre. We are open for pre-booked groups all year round. Explore our beautiful reserve created on the site of an old chalk quarry. You'll discover that whatever the season, College Lake is the ideal place to visit for a day learning outside the classroom. Our schools programme provides exciting hands-on opportunities for children to experience a magical learning adventure on the nature reserve.
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…
Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
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Black-winged stilt
This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.
In Memory Dedication
Celebrate the life of a loved one who was passionate about nature by leaving a donation in their memory, and support our work to protect local wildlife.
Butterfly egg chasers defy freezing cold to count a winning streak
Total count for rare species up 200 per cent on last survey.
Home Educators' Day: Plants and People - Sutton Courtenay, Tuesday 13 May
An immersive day of outdoor learning at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre for our local home educating community.
Celebrating 50 years of inspiring tomorrow's wildlife champions
An industrial landscape has become the unlikely setting for a nature reserve where BBOWT runs environmental education sessions
Wild and Free bursary scheme
Our Wild and Free educational bursary programme has enabled thousands of primary school children from deprived areas the opportunity to take part in a free one-day education session at one of our education centres.
My vocation
Always fascinated by wildlife, Sophie has pursued a career in nature conservation through formal education and traineeships.
She now works as an ecologist, working to conserve Herefordshire’…