European hare feeding in a field, Berkshire. Picture: Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
Members
Welcome to the BBOWT members' page
You help us to protect some incredible places across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. We want to share some of the sights and experiences that - without your support - probably wouldn't exist!
Events for new members
New members' events are our way of saying 'thank you' for your generous support of BBOWT. Places are limited so book today to avoid disappointment!
Padworth Common by Nigel Williamson
Padworth Common - Wednesday 18 March, 10.30am-12pm
Join us, as Padworth Common’s diverse heathland on the upper plateau of the Kennet Valley, springs into life this year! Padworth is known for its reptiles, amphibians, birds and insects - explore with our lead volunteer, Simon Barnett, who has a deep knowledge of the site. Delicious tea and biscuits will also be available!
College Lake - Saturday 9 May, 10am-12pm
College Lake nature reserve now supports more than 1,000 different wildlife species - Nicole Clough will lead us on a guided walk to explore this beautiful reserve, providing expert commentary. This is a wonderful opportunity to get out in nature and learn more about the local environment. This walk will be followed by light refreshments outdoors.
Book here
Dry Sandford Pit
Dry Sandford Pit - Saturday 26 September, 10am-12pm
This walk will take us to Dry Sandford Pit, a fascinating mosaic of fossil-rich cliffs, fenland with ponds and streams, grassland, scrub and woodland set in an old quarry.
Nicole Clough will lead us on a guided walk to explore this beautiful reserve, providing expert commentary. This is a wonderful opportunity to get out in nature and learn more about this fascinating reserve. This walk will be followed by light refreshments outdoors.
Panther cap fungus mushrooms at BBOWT's Warburg Nature Reserve. Picture: Kathryn Sheffield
Warburg - Wednesday 4 November, 1.30-3.30pm
A hidden gem nestling in the Chiltern Hills, the woodlands at Warburg are a magical place in the autumn, full of colours and fungi! Join us as we tour these woodlands, spotting the wild delights of the season and enjoying some well-deserved tea and cake.
Come back to this page soon; we'll be announcing 2 more New Members' Walks for 2026!
What your membership means for wildlife...
Watch our short video showing some of the projects made possible with your support.
Special offers for supporters of BBOWT
Mountain Warehouse
Save 20% on Mountain Warehouse, Outdoor Living, Active People and Animal brand products!
Order online using code CC2025242.
Offer expires 20/06/26.
Cotswold Outdoor
Up to 15% off!
The discount is offered by Cotswold Outdoor to supporters and friends of Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK. Members of BBOWT are invited to take up the discount, but it is not offered as an exclusive benefit to members of BBOWT.
Offer expires 31/01/27.
NatureBureau
Save 10% on NatureBureau’s range of wildlife guides and books and they’ll give BBOWT a further 25%!
Order online using code BBOWT10.
Finches on a busy feeder by Gillian Day
Vine House Farm
Get your bird food from Vine House Farm and help BBOWT at the same time. The Watts family, who run the Lincolnshire Fens farm are dedicated to managing their land in a wildlife-friendly way. As much bird food as possible is grown in the local area and packaged on-site.
Enter BBOWTNM10 at the checkout to get 10% off your first order.
Order online or phone 01775 630208
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Ecotricity
Sign up for green electricity or gas from renewable energy company Ecotricity and you’ll benefit BBOWT as well as the environment! Switch to Ecotricity and they will donate up to £60 to us – it’s as easy as that.
A Welcome to Wildlife
A Welcome to Wildlife magazine is a warm welcome to new members. Find out about all the wonderful things you help us to do!
Our membership team answers your questions
Have you got a question about your membership? Click below to find answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Natural Crafts Workshop, College Lake, Thursdays Jan-March 2026
College Lake,
Tring, Buckinghamshire
Ramblings from Finemere Wood
"We step back to admire our work. The area is brighter, lighter, renewed, and marked by human care."
Skydancing - look up to see our birds of prey in action
Stare up in awe at displaying raptors with birdwatcher Jono Leadley
Wild Estone Grange, the story of a local nature group
Ro Turan discovers how Wild Estone Grange has grown since its beginnings and how its story can help inspire other local nature groups…
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Our wildlife is in decline. If you love wildlife and wild places, and want to help nature recover then please join us. We can’t do it alone. The vital work that BBOWT does for nature depends on the support of people like you who care about the future of our local wildlife. Support your local wildlife by giving just £5 a month.
Stonechat on heather. Photo: Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
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Hartslock Nature Reserve by Lizzie Harper