The volunteers return to the woods from their Christmas break enticed by the promise of things to come, and a slice of cake

"we return to work on the drovers’ track for the final work party of the year, our favourite place."

If you've ever wondered what a volunteer for BBOWT does, Simon Cousins describes his varied roles at Chimney Meadows nature reserve

With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?

It's time to create woodland scallops that will kickstart new growth, new habitats, and a greater abundance and medley of life.

With nearly 90 nature reserves to choose from in our three counties, which are the best to visit this month?

Discover autumn colours, fabulous fungi and wintering wildfowl.

What's the appeal of volunteering here? “Exercise, companionship, contributing to the sustainability of nature and wildlife and most of all, meeting other like-minded people."

Volunteer bird surveyor, Caroline Coleman takes us on a walk around Chimney Meadows as she records the birds she encounters

"Gently swishing and swaying through the tall grasses, it is a restorative workout for both the mind and body" 

Comms officer Pete Hughes explores a very exotic-looking BBOWT reserve.