Partnerships

Working in Partnership has been a core principle of our work for over 20 years. In every aspect of our work, we can all be more effective by working together.

We work in partnership with a variety of national and regional conservation and community organisations, as well as local community groups, local authorities, councils, commercial organisations and private landowners and businesses to provide a comprehensive and joined-up approach to our environment.

Greensand Country Landscape Partnership

The Greensand Country Landscape Partnership is delivering an array of exciting projects helping to raise awareness of the heritage value of the Greensand Country. Read more

Leighton Linslade Masterplan Consultation

The Leighton-Linslade Green Wheel is a long term vision to connect people with the environment and encourage healthy lifestyles for all. **Please take part in our survey to help us shape this initiative.** Read more

Bedfordshire & Luton Biodiversity Recording & Monitoring Centre

The Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Recording and Montoring Centre (BRMC) is the first port of call for biodiversity information for Bedfordshire and Luton. Read more

Upper and Bedford Ouse Catchment Partnership

Working to deliver projects that will improve water quality, channel structure, habitat quality and biodiversity in the Upper and Bedford Ouse Catchment. Read more

Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership

The Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership brings together a wide range of partners from the public, private and third sectors actively engaged in protecting and enhancing Bedfordshire’s natural environment. Read more

Greensand Ridge Nature Improvement Area

The Greensand Ridge Nature Improvement Area is a partnership working to achieve a real and lasting difference to the habitats, species and landscape of the Greensand Ridge. Read more

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Forest Bathing

Reconnect with Nature – Free Forest Bathing Session. Immerse yourself in the woods and tune into your senses. Forest Bathing allows us to reconnect with nature and ourselves, giving us a mental and physical boost. Free to attend in return for feedback after the event - booking required.

Heathland restoration and woodland management works at Rushmere Country Park

Visitors may have noticed that a number of trees have been felled within Rushmere Country Park as part of our ongoing conservation work in line with the site’s conservation management plan. The Rushmere site was previously managed as a commercial woodland, which makes relatively poor wildlife habitat unless it is managed appropriately.

Woodland Fairy Fun 2019

** Ages 6-12 ONLY** Kicking off Christmas at Rushmere, join us for a fun, fairy-themed craft event for children with an outdoor walk and story encouraging them to return and explore our festive fairy trail. Children will make a selection of seasonal items before going out to explore the trail - will we meet our festive fairies?

Fund set up in memory of co-founder

The Greensand Trust has set up a fund dedicated to the memory of our co-founder Richard Woolnough to celebrate his life and work and enable his work to continue for the benefit of the Greensand Area and its communities.

Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park is a great place to discover nature and enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits. Come and view herons nesting in Spring from our outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s Chair along our Sculpture Trail, walk the dog, bring your bike – we’ve something for everyone.

About Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park is a great place to discover nature and enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits. **Winter opening hours 8.30am - 5pm daily until end of March 2020**

Tree Tops Cafe

Come and enjoy refreshments from local suppliers of quality produce at the Tree Tops Cafe with stunning views over Heron Valley. Open daily from 10am - 4pm.

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.

Parking Pass

Sculpture Trail

Ideal for families all year round is our very popular Sculpture Trail, an access for all path accessed from the car park outside the Visitor Centre. Find the fairy doors, play on our wooden sculptures and – a real must – have a photo taken in the Giant’s Chair!