A long-awaited Gateway feature is coming to Leighton Buzzard town centre, marking its special location as one of two start/finish points to the Greensand Ridge, a popular walking, trail running and cycling route within Greensand Country. Read more
The Greensand Trust is looking for young people aged 13-18 to take part in its popular Youth Ranger Scheme coming this autumn based in the Clophill/ Maulden area of Central Bedfordshire. Read more
The 2022/23 Greensand Trust Youth Rangers Scheme has reached its successful conclusion with this year's cohort receiving their John Muir Award encouraging connection with, enjoyment and care for wild places. Read more
We’re delighted to announce our Clophill Lakes Appeal has received a huge boost in funding, thanks to The Peter Smith Charitable Trust, bringing our new nature reserve for the local community ever closer. Read more
We planted 900 trees, visited the local school to talk about the wildlife on site and a local yoga instructor is raising funds to support our charity appeal. Read more
The Greensand Trust is working hard to create a new nature reserve for Bedfordshire at Clophill Lakes, transforming a former restored quarry site into a haven for wildlife. Read more
Much work has been carried out on the Clophill Lakes site as we're working to get it opened next year - here's an Update on our progress so far. Read more
In a record-breaking year Rushmere Country Park is raising its prestigious Green Flag Award for the third consecutive year. Read more
We're delighted to announce Redborne Environmental Group as the winners of this year's annual Greensand Champions Award - recognising young people making a difference in Greensand Country. Read more
New nature reserve Clophill Lakes set to open next year in Central Bedfordshire's Greensand Country. Read more
We are so incredibly proud to see our co-founder, patron and former chairman honoured by Her Majesty for Services to Wildlife and Conservation in Bedfordshire in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021. Congratulations Peter Smith MBE. Read more
Please support our fund dedicated in memory of our co-founder Richard Woolnough celebrating his life and continuing his conservation work. Read more