Swift assemblies delivered to schools, tackling Himalayan balsam, our first grasshopper warbler and wheatear spotted at Clophill, a bumper crop of orchids and a new look for our Rushmere cafe with direct access to the viewing deck. Read more
Our quarterly reports provide a great overview of the wide variety of work we carry out to conserve and enhance the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of the Greensand Ridge and wider area, improving access, understanding and enjoyment for the benefit of everyone. See the huge variety of work we carry out to help the environment across the Greensand Country area.
Our Youth Rangers graduated, Greensand Country erected QR codes on farmland, secrets of Cainhoe Castle were revealed at Clophill Lakes and we found some hibernating lizards! Read more
Helping disadvantaged children to experience the natural world, river restoration, tree planting, training in hedgelaying, discovering harvest mouse nests and carved masonry from a 19th century folly - just some of our autumn highlights. Read more
Rushmere once again was awarded the prestigious Green Flag, Bug Lab was back for the 15th year and the Oak Processionary Moth was found in Maulden Wood. Read more
We announced this year's Greensand Champions, there was much partnership working for the environment in Bedfordshire, plus lots of news on progress at Clophill Lakes, busy volunteers and our first large event since the pandemic. Read more
We acquired the Clophill Lakes site where we planted thousands of trees, a otter was spotted and a busy toad crossing was discovered. The Youth Ranger scheme was completed, Heron Watch returned and we had a spate of storms to contend with. Read more
Basket weaving, nest boxes, a new link for Flitton and Greenfield, a woodland networking event on deer management and 19 species of dragonfly - just some of The Trust's work in autumn 2021. Read more
Summer 2021 saw the return of events including networking and skills workshops, a litter pick in the River Ouzel, a new cohort of Youth Rangers and a celebration event for our volunteers at Clophill Lakes. Read more
First of our Trust-wide reports includes our first Greensand Champions award, developments at Clophill Lakes, a 19th century folly and a good year for orchids. Read more