The life beneath your feet
BBOWT volunteer recorder, Sue Taylor takes a closer look at the life beneath our feet and finds a hidden world
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Wild Writing by Nicola Chester
Get an insider's view into the work of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust. Find out what conservation work we're carrying out and meet some of the wonderful people, from our reserves staff to our trainees, that are behind everything we do.
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Creating wilder verges in West Berkshire
Andy Coulson-Phillips, Ecology Officer at BBOWT, explains how our new project will create more space for wildlife in West Berkshire
Family activity: How to make an animal footprint trap in your back garden
Find out how to make a footprint trap and discover who visits your garden when you're not looking.
Family activity: How to make nature clay art
Get crafty at home by capturing natural shapes in clay. Catherine and Megan show us how it's done!
Family activity: Woodland maths
Why not combine maths skills with nature? Join Vicky for some easy ways to make that daily walk more educational.
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
The Wildlife Trust's Water Policy Manager, Ali Morse explains the importance of wetlands for wildlife and people
Ramblings from Finemere Wood
Who are the volunteers who keep Finemere Wood as a haven for wildlife, and why do they volunteer for BBOWT? Charlotte introduces you to another of her trusty team.
Government U-turn on pesticides at first opportunity
The Government has bowed to pressure to agree to the use of a highly damaging pesticide neonicotinoid thiamethoxam in 'emergency situations'.
Special places, hidden stories
The BBOWT team tell us about their favourite spots and what makes them so special. This month: letting a place reveal itself to you at Cholsey Marsh
Our top 10 wildlife sightings for January
From early spring flowers and farmland birds to frosty footprints, there’s plenty to look out for this month.