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 which will help us raise awareness of the heritage value of the Greensand Country.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

Latest

Youth Rangers needed for Houghton Hall Park

We're looking for young people aged 13-18 to take part in our Youth Ranger Scheme - an opportunity to learn new skills, gain valuable work experience and a recognised environmental award, while having fun and making a difference to Houghton Hall Park.

Chef - Rushmere Country Park

The Greensand Trust is looking for a professional Chef to add to our growing catering team. Our ethos is fresh, quality and local and you will be working with the catering manager to deliver a quality experience to visitors.

Felt into dreams or reality - craft workshops

Craft workshop for adults led by Jessica Flowers Choose either the morning or afternoon session (both 3 hours) where you'll learn how to make your own imaginative props for play and storytelling and how to use them to inspire children.

In search of the Purple Emperor

Join us for a friendly guided walk in search of the Purple Emperor, the Silver-Washed Fritillary, the White Admiral and other butterflies with Countryside Ranger Bob Hook in Rammamere Heath and Kings Wood. Free to attend but please make sure you can attend before you book as we need the numbers to get the funding from Natural England.

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.

Tree Tops Cafe

Come and enjoy refreshments from local suppliers of quality produce at the Tree Tops Cafe with stunning views over Heron Valley.

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!