• Feed the Birds 2019

    A whole day of family-friendly fun at the end of the Half Term holidays. Come and learn more about our feathered friends and how we can help them thrive. Free to attend - don’t forget your binoculars! Read more

Environmental conservation, education and access

Help us conserve, enhance and protect the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of
The Greensand Ridge and wider area.

  • Greensand Trust
  • Rushmere Country Park
  • Working Woodlands Centre

About Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park is a great place to discover nature and enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits. **Summer opening hours 8.30am - 8pm daily**

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Support us

Dormouse Appeal

The Doormouse is an endangered species yet we've been successful in helping this lovely creature to thrive in Maulden Wood - but we need your help to ensure we can continue this work and make a real difference.

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Target amount: £500.00

Amount raised: £20.40


Volunteer

King's Wood Appeal

Help us preserve ancient King's Wood! Our aim is to ensure the whole of King's Wood is carefully managed and protected for the benefit of wildlife and heritage as an exceptional open space for current and future generations to enjoy. We need your donations to secure, protect and manage this nationally important woodland and its wildlife. Thank you!

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Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Target amount: £50,000.00

Amount raised: £5,312.50

Fundraise

Greensand Ridge map

Our area is full of great places to visit and things to do and see. Whether you would like to try mountain biking or just want to walk the dog you'll find it all here.

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What's on

  • Story Telling Training Day

    A one day course designed for environmental educators, teachers and parents and suitable for anyone working with children in an outdoor setting. Join professional story teller Jane Lambourne to develop your confidence in using stories plus an opportunity to take the first step to telling a tale yourself! Read more

  • Magical Autumn lantern walk

    Experience the magic of the autumn woodland and learn about its night time creatures through wonderful stories told by Jane Lambourne, local professional storyteller. Decorate a beautiful natural lantern and use it to meander through Maulden Wood at dusk and light up a whole new world before returning for refreshments. Read more

  • Halloween Disco 2019

    Fun kids’ event in the Tree Tops Café suitable for ages 5-12 - come to the park after dark! Make sure you come in your Halloween costume! Read more

What's new

  • What do you love about Greensand Country?

    The Greensand Trust is leading a project to celebrate what is special about Greensand Country - and we need your help! We want to know what you love about this landscape. Tell us about your favourite places, attractions and experiences. It might be a great day out that you had in the area - where did you go and what did you enjoy? Read more

  • 20th anniversary appeal launched to preserve King’s Wood

    We're marking our 20th anniversary with an appeal for donations to help us preserve ancient King's Wood. We want to ensure the entire woodland is carefully managed and protected in perpetuity for the benefit of wildlife and heritage as an exceptional open space for current and future generations to enjoy. Read more

  • Rushmere Country Park enters TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame

    Rushmere Country Park has been entered into the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame having been awarded a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years from 2015 - 2019. Read more