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Community Groups
Grow your group
Communities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire are coming together to make a difference for nature, taking action to improve the places where people and wildlife live side by side.
Whether you're already part of a community group or thinking of starting one, you'll find plenty of resources here to help you make a difference.
Looking to volunteer in your community? Find volunteer opportunities
College Lake wildlife garden volunteer group. Picture: Paul Simmons
Community Group Resources
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Wild Banbury accepting their outstanding contribution award.
BBOWT Volunteer Community
Join the BBOWT Volunteer Community and stay connected with a network of local volunteers and community groups who are passionate about creating more nature everywhere for everyone.
Gain access to free training and networking events, peer support and learning opportunities, helpful resources and much more!
Promote your group
We want to showcase the amazing work for nature taking place across our region, and help community groups build networks and make connections. Click on the map to discover groups in your area and help spread the word!
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Be inspired!
See what others are doing for nature in their local patch.
How to start a community group for nature: Be inspired by Eco SoCo
If you want to restore nature in your community but don't know where to start, get inspired by what this local group has achieved…
The story of Reading Hongkongers Community Interest Company
Ro Turan explains how BBOWT's Community Network has helped the Reading Hongkongers meet other local groups as they aim to do more…
Spotlight on Keep Nethercote Rural community group
Lisa Phipps explains how being part of BBOWT's Community Network has helped the group learn and achieve more for their local nature…
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…
A walk around Chinnor’s community spaces
BBOWT's community network helps local groups share ideas and make connections through regular online and in person meetups. Ro…
Gardening with butterflies in mind
Sarah Ronan, one of BBOWT’s volunteer butterfly surveyors, shares her two top tips for turning your garden into a butterfly haven.
Community Network spotlight: Cowroast Copse community project
At one of our guided walks with a community ecologist, I met Jean Hammond, a member of the Cowroast Copse community project – here’s…
Hedgehog warning signs? Yes, you can! And here is how I did it
Barbara Polonara explains how she managed to give her local hedgehogs some extra help
I am here. I’m going to help.
Phil Bruss, Mend the Gap Project Officer, describes how an early-morning mindset shift allowed him to see the life-changing impact of…
