At Rushmere Country Park we are working hard to reintroduce natural habitats for the benefit of flora, fauna and wildlife, re-creating rare endangered heathland at Lord's Hill, Shire Oak Heath and Oak Wood. Read more
The Maulden Dormouse Project aims to support the work of the volunteers monitoring the re-introduction of hazel dormice to Maulden Wood and to raise awareness of the dormice among local communities and landowners. Read more
The projects we're involved in are wide and varied and involve us largely working in partnership with other organisations - here are our current and past projects.
Greensand Champions - recognising young people who have done something amazing for the Greensand Country environment. Entries for the 2021/22 scheme are now open! Read more
Are you aged between 13-18years? Join our Youth Ranger scheme in September to develop new skills, gain practical experience and an environmental award. Read more
Leighton-Linslade's River Ouzel is being transformed from an unattractive and overgrown watercourse to a treasured asset providing a beautiful green wildlife corridor through the heart of the town for local people to enjoy. Read more
Reconnecting with our past is seeking to restore key elements of the historic landscape of Rushmere, both in terms of features and views, in a way that is complementary to the existing use as a Country Park and its biodiversity value. Read more
This project, funded by the Heritage Lottery to collect, recorded memories and photos of local people who work or used to work for the Leighton Buzzard Sand Industry and related tiles, bricks and glass works. Material collected has been archived and made available as a local resource Read more