News

Young Northampton wildlife champions are winners 1st February
Lings Watch group scoops top spot in national Wildlife Watch competition

Wildlife Trust partnership with SITA Trust safeguards pastures for the future 27th January

Find out more about our Pastures New project

Poster competition for Northamptonshire schools in conjunction with CPRE! 26th January
Design a poster showing the effects of litter on wildlife

 

Wetland wonders at Storton's Pits 18th January
Come to our event on 21 January

Wildlife Trust helps rare moon carrot 11th January

Marking the completition of the East Pit Revival project

Wildlife Trust celebrates outdoor learning boost 11th January
New funding for Forest Schools for Bedford children

High speed rail route threatens Northamptonshire's last known population of nationally scarce small blue butterfly 10th January 2011

Free events to celebrate new protection for Northamptonshire wetlands  9th January 2012
Come to events at Summer Leys and Titchmarsh nature reserves

Big surprise from big bat survey 20th December
Rare Leisler's bat found in Northamptonshire

Great Fen Memories film debut   20th December
Abbey College students relive wartime memories of the fens

Badger cull is a stab in the dark 14th December
The Wildlife Trust responds to announcement on badger culling trial

Welcome to our 50th birthday celebrations for Felmersham Gravel Pits 12th December
The reserve celebrates a £18,250 windfall from Biffaward

King's Wood Wildlife Watch Christmas craft event 5th December
Come and join us for a crafty morning on Sunday 11 December.

Living Landscapes Director Chris Gerrard responds to George Osborne's Autumn Statement 1st December
Plans to review the rules could threaten some of the most important wildlife sites in England

The Wildlife Trusts lose patience over new attack on nature 1st December
The Wildlife Trust voices exasperation at George Osborne's Autumn budget statement which includes plans to review the rules which protect some of the most important wildlife sites in England.

Local companies get their running shoes on 1st December
Wildlife Trust corporate members get set for the Cambourne 10K - can you join them?

Discover the magic of winter with the Wildlife Trust 29th November

Winter wildlife event at Lings nature reserve in Northampton on 4th December

Tree dressing celebration at the Great Fen 22nd November
Come to this special event on 3rd December

SITA Trust funds woolly weed eaters 17th November
Northamptonshire reserves set to benefit from Grazing Amazing Grasslands project

Grant success for Great Fen is great for wildlife 15th November

Find out about how Rymes Reedbed wil benefit local wildlife

Wildlife Watch launches at King's Wood, Corby 9th November
Join the new children's wildlife club on Sunday 13th November

What do you think of Northampton's nature reserves 3rd November
Give your views in our consultation on Storton's Pits and Kingsthorpe Meadows

Local people discuss future for Irthingborough Lakes and Meadows 24th October
A bright future for a valued space for nature in Northamptonshire

Taking a punt on wildlife 20th October
Cambridge punt company makes a donation to Wildlife Trust following successful bat punt partnership

Will for Wildlife week 13th October
The Wildlife Trust is encouraging wildlife-lovers to leave a legacy for local nature

Temporary closure of Lattersey nature reserve 11th October
The Whittlesey beauty spot will be close for around two weeks from 17th October

Family Autumnwatch 3rd October
Come and join the fun at Paxton Pits on Sunday 9th October

Help us to win £6000 3rd October
Vote for one of our projects to receive a finding boost from NatWest

Wildlife under threat 29th September
Our view on the National Planning Policy Framework and what you can do to help

Come to the Wildlife Xpo! 29th September
£2 from each ticket purchased by local residents to this Wildlife Extravaganza will be donated to the Trust

Woodland walks 29th September
Come to King's Wood in Corby on 4th October to join one of our health walks

High Speed Rail 2 29th September
Contact your MP to ask them to stand up for local wildlife at Parliamentary debate on 13th October

Help local wildlife on National Sewa Day 21st September
Perform an act of kindness at Lings in Northampton on 25th September

Big Wetlands Bat Results 7th September
Our Wetlands Bat Survey on Euro bat night was a great success

Fen history comes to life for all the family 6th September
Come and find out more about past times and people on Sunday afternoon 18 September

Our flock are full of beans 19th August
Come and meet the sheep at Twywell Hills and Dales on 26th August

Join us on the batwalk 19th August
Seven events to mark European Bat Night on 27th August

Come out to Randalls Farm and hear wildlife that grunts in the dark 11th August
Come and see bats, moths, mice and creatures of the night this Friday for our Night Event.

Remember a Charity Week 12-18 September 2nd August
Changes to Inheritance Tax benefit charitable givers

Moth spotted in Bedfordshire for first time in 14 years 28th July
A rarely seen and very pretty moth has been spotted in the wildlife garden, close to the Wildlife Trust offices in Priory Country Park, Bedford

World's fastest animal makes Cambridge pit stop 21st July
Peregrines nest on one of our reserves for the very first time

Culling is not the cure 18th July 2011
The Wildlife Trusts today express disappointment at the Government’s decision to pursue yet more trials of badger culling

Join the Wildlife Trust for a Summer Picnic in Corby 22nd July
Come and join in the fun at Corby and meet new friends with a shared interest in local wildlife.

Get Walking in King's Wood 20th July
The Wildlife Trust is setting up a walking group

Action for Access at Barford Wood and Meadows 13th July
We celebrate the launch of the 'Action for Access at Barford Wood and Meadows Project' in Northamptonshire

Wildlife Trust Restore the Moor 12th July
A nationally renowned wetland near Flitwick has received a £33,105 boost

Volunteer taster day at King's Wood 7th July
We are holding a Volunteer Taster Session at King’s Wood on Saturday 16th July, 1-3pm. 

Come to the Bug Ball at King's Wood 7th July
The King’s Wood Royal Bug Ball will run from 10.30am – 12.30pm on Saturday 16th July.

New wildlife group makes a splash in Cambourne! 4th July
Wildlife Watch launches in Cambridgeshire village

Big boost for Cambridgeshire's woodlands 27th June
Sixteen woodlands in the county share £280,000 funding boost

Renowned nature artist talks at the Great Fen
Carry Akroyd will be giving a talk on the 1st July at Ramsey Heights. 24th June

Anniversary in Bedfordshire 23rd June
Many make it to a fabulous celebration of the start of The Trust in Beds

Help for glow worms and bats at Cherry Hinton 22nd June
BAM Construction supports Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits

Work for wildlife recognised and rewarded 20th June
The Wildlife Trust receives a cheque for more than £15,000 from Vine House Farm

You helped us to expand this amazing reserve! 13th June
We've reached our £39,000 total for the appeal to help Houghton Meadows

92 steps to nature's recovery 7th June
Government publishes Natural Environment White Paper

Watch wildlife day and night 3rd June
Join us for GardenWatch 2011

Two new reserves for Northamptonshire 2nd June
Learn more about our new Nene Valley reserves at Abington Meadows and Wicksteed Park

Woodston Ponds Consultation 26th May
Get in touch with us to tell us what you'd like at Woodston Ponds Reserve

Houghton Meadows Appeal. A plea for your help to raise £39,000 26th May
We are launching an Appeal today, 26th May, asking for your help to buy land to expand Houghton Meadows Reserve.

‘Go Wild’ this spring in Peterborough 25th May
Visit The Wildlife Trust in Cathedral Green – get your free bee seeds, enter GardenWatch, meet The Wildlife Trust badger, take part in quizzes with prizes, see bugs close up under a microscope, ‘fairground attractions’ - who eats who?

Chalk and Cherries 24th May
Friday 20th May (2011) saw the launch of a project to transform the small surviving fragments of Cambridgeshire’s once extensive chalk grassland - home to many rare and delicate species.

Wildlife Gardening Plant Sale in Cambourne 20th May
We are selling plants this Sunday for wildlife. Come to Cambourne and join in
the talks about what is good to grow to encourage insects, birds and animals

Ten Shrew skulls in one owl pellet found by Nature Detectives at Randalls Farm 18th May
Nature Detectives event at Randalls Farm this weekend was a great success, with over a hundred people out with their detective heads on to find more clues about local wildlife.

Local Memories fun day at the Great Fen. 18th May
A celebration of times past took place at the Great Fen this weekend, and many people took to dance and song. Take a read, and join in future events at the Great Fen for fun times over this summer.

Meadows Inspire Action 13th May
Northamptonshire’s most threatened wildlife habitat – the meadow – is the target of a new Wildlife Trust led project.

Tails of the Riverbank 11th May
Protecting Cambridgeshire's wetlands

Birds, butterflies and blossom - discover spring at King's Wood with The Wildlife Trust 10th May
Once part of the medieval Rockingham Forest, King’s Wood is an ancient woodland nature reserve that has survived as the town of Corby has grown around it. It’s now a great home for all kinds of wildlife and this time of year is perfect for getting out and discovering some of it

Become a Nature Detective with The Wildlife Trust at Randalls Farm 9th May
Come and join in, and spy on nature with us on Saturday 14th May. We'd love to see you.

Nightingales, Noctule's and Newts - An Evening Walk at Grafham Water 26th April
Male Nightingale’s are just getting back to the Reserve after their long journey from Africa.

Caledonian support for Huntingdonshire nature 20th April
The Huntingdon and District Caledonian Society has presented the Wildlife Trust’s Huntingdonshire Local Group with a cheque for almost £1500.

Attention early birds! 20th April
The Wildlife Trust celebrates 10 years at Old Sulehay nature reserve

Volunteers go batty over new equipment 20th April
Volunteers prepare to monitor bats using new equipment donated by Bat detector company Pettersson Elektronik

Wildlife set to thrive at Kingsthorpe North Meadows 14th April
Local residents in Kingsthorpe have been given a helping hand to bring back rare flowers and other wildlife to a neglected wetland meadow.  

New Partnership with UK Power Networks
The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs, Northants and Peterborough go into partnership with UK Power Networks

Summer Leys spectacular
Come to the launch of the exciting new Summer Leys Wildlife Watch group. 5th April 2011

Glorious grasslands in Bedfordshire and Cambridgshire
Grasslands in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire are flourishing 5 April 2011

Come and explore the Spring magic of King’s Wood Local Nature Reserve
Don your wizards’ hats and dust off your magic wands to join us in an afternoon of woodland magic at King’s Wood in Corby 5th April 2011

HSBC banking on Wildlife Trusts 4th April 2011
HSBC is supporting wildlife across the east and southeast of England

Cambourne Wild Discovery 31st March 2011
A new walk way and easier access has been opened up at Cambourne.

Bat Safari 29th March 2011
This summer sees the start of a weekly punt on the Cam to see bats at dusk

Bluebells ring in spring 29th March 2011
As spring gets into its stride, one of our most breathtaking natural spectacles is unfolding within ancient woodlands across the region, with bluebells bursting into colour.

Volunteers seeking spring song
This spring the Wildlife Trust is inviting yet more volunteers to swell the ranks of its Ecology Groups and help monitor our nature reserves.

Wildlife Trust's Brian Eversham at the Cambridge Science Festival 28th March
A Wildlife Trust event at the Cambridge Science Festival, hosted by the Trust’s education partner Cambridge University Press, attracted a distinguished audience from both NGO, academic and business communities.

High Speed Rail 2 Position Statement 24 March 2011
The Beds, Cambs, Northants and Peterborough Wildlife Trust believes the High Speed Rail (HS2) route announced on 28 February will be devastating for wildlife and threatens Northamptonshire’s last known population of the nationally scarce Small Blue Butterfly.

Pits reach new heights 11 March 2011
Three Nene Valley nature reserves have been transformed into a haven for rare water birds.

Paxton Pits Environmental Centre. One Year on. 9th March 2011
The Wildlife Trust believes that this new centre will provide first class educational facilities and activities for all to enjoy, particularly the younger generation.

Volunteers Photograph the future 7th March 2011
Record numbers of volunteers attended the local Wildlife Trust’s annual conference on conservation monitoring on 26 February.

Cambridge University Press, an education partner to The Trust, opens a new wildlife garden
21st February 2011
A new wildlife garden has opened to provide habitat for birds, bats, hedgehogs and more.

Trusted Treasure: Local conservationist, Nancy Dawson, is still working for wildlife after forty years!  21 February 2011
Do you know anyone who was involved in the early days?

Woodland Survival at Randalls Farm was Funtastic 18 February 2011
Sixty people had fun making shelters, building fires, and
learning more about wildlife survival too

Boxing Hares a sign of Spring 18 February 2011
Hares are boxing on and near Fulbourn reserve right now

Top planning award for the Great Fen 8 February 2011

Big Wetlands Bat Survey; The Year of the Bat 20 January 2011
Once again the Wildlife Trust will be organising over 40 bat surveys with the help of volunteers and the public and you could have a chance to join in this year, the Year of the Bat.

Last Chance to have your say on King's Wood nature reserve 21 January 2011
Take part in our public consultation to help improve this fantastic Corby nature reserve

Winter Wildlife in Cambridgeshire 10 January 2011
Brush away the Winter blues and get outside. There are many birds wintering in our reserves for you to see

Can you help us find out more about Bedfordshire’s traditional orchards? 7 January 2011
Roughly 240 probable traditional orchards have been identified from aerial photos of Bedfordshire

Prologis joins as Bronze corporate member 4 January 2011
We are delighted to welcome on board Prologis Developments Ltd as a bronze member of the Wildlife Trust

Bedfordshire's Greensand Ridge to benefit from £50,000 grant 22 December 2010
This award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will enable the Wildlife Trust to conserve the natural heritage of key sites on the Greensand Ridge

Trust launches appeal for camera equipment to support Wildlife Forecast Photographers 22 December 2010
The Trust is seeking cameras and lenses to help it with a new project to capture the changing face of wildlife on and around its nature reserves

Wildlife Trust Twist on Christmas Victorian Week in Bedford 22 December 2010
Over 450 people visit The Wildlife Trust's nine stalls in St Paul's Sqaure

Thousands play their part to help nature’s recovery 21 December 2010
Public support for action to ensure the future recovery of wildlife and the environment is being felt by the Government

Experience the wintery wonders of King’s Wood! 20 December 2010
Have a go at different natural arts and craft including willow weaving

Outdoor Christmas cook at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve 16 December 2010
Young people are being invited to toast marshmallows and roast chestnuts as part of a Christmas outdoor cooking event near St Neots

While shepherds watched their flocks by night 10 December 2010
Staff and volunteers will be making sure the Trust's flocks of grazing sheep are safe over the festive period

Cambridge nature reserves to benefit from £15,100 grant 7 December 2010
‘Chalk and Cherries’ project gets underway

The Wildlife Trust is teaming up with Architectural & Surveying Services 6 December 2010
Chief Executive of the Wildlife Trust, Brian Eversham is delighted to welcome ASS Ltd as gold members

New resources for Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits visitors 3 December 2010
More volunteers are also needed for this nature reserve

Bearded Tit spotted at Storton’s Pits nature reserve in Northampton 3 December 2010
This beautiful and rare bird is a rare sight in Northamptonshire

Michael Ellis MP takes part in National Sewa Day at Lings in Northampton 26 November 2010
Over 30 Northampton residents of all ages from the Hindu and wider community came together to help local wildlife at Lings nature reserve

The Wildlife Trusts' President is King 25 November 2010
Simon King OBE to take over role from Professor Aubrey Manning OBE

Donation of £1500 from the Npower Charities Committee 25 November 2010
The Wildlife Trust are delighted to have received a donation of £1500 from the Npower Charities Committee centrally held funds at the request of Little Barford Power Station.

Local community helps local wildlife as part of National Sewa day 16 November 2010
Residents from the Hindu community and wider Northampton population are taking part in a morning of practical activities at Lings in Northampton

Park and Ride to discover Beechwoods this Autumn 15 November 2010
Why not use the Babraham Road Park and Ride this Autumn to see a Cambridgeshire woodland and wildlife gem

Environment Minister visits the Great Fen 10 November 2010
Richard Benyon visited the Great Fen today to discuss some of the issues and challenges involved in restoring 3,700ha of wetland

Digging for Gold! 4 November 2010
The Wildlife Trust are pleased to welcome Aggregate Industries as Gold Corporate members

Rare bats discovered 29 October 2010
The latest results are in from our Big Wetlands Bat Surveys

Volunteer Opportunity: Greenwatch at the Great Fen 26 October 2010
Want to help young people engage with nature and the outdoors?

Volunteer Opportunity: Little Bugs Club Leaders 22 October 2010
If you have enthusiasm for wildlife and working with young people, this could be for you

Will for Wildlife Week 18 – 22 October 15 October 2010
Make a difference by remembering local wildlife in your will

Opportunity of a lifetime for new Great Fen Young Champion 12 October 2010
Young person needed to work with top wildlife photographer and film-maker

Best of British nature writing celebrated – past and present 12 October 2010
New book published - Nature Tales: Encounters with Britain’s Wildlife

Dogsthorpe Star Pit and Eye Green Local Nature Reserves 8 October 2010
Have your say on these two nature reserves in Peterborough

Wildlife Watch and Greenwatch Groups in Peterborough! 8 October 2010
Find out about some of the exciting meetings coming up at Peterborough

Get out in the fresh air, get your hands dirty and help local wildlife! 6 October 2010
Join the Wildlife Trust for a volunteering task day in Northamptonshire

The power of nature 5 October 2010
National Grid staff in Northampton have been getting out from behind their desks

Watch the Great Fen 23 September 2010
The BBC's Escape to the Country team have filmed at the Great Fen

Orchids to bloom in Standen’s pasture 23 September 2010
Trust receives grant of £59,531 from SITA Trust

Wanted - your views on nature 21 September 2010
The Government wants to hear your views on how nature should be protected and enhanced

£54,000 to help Cherry Hinton's 'moon' carrot' 17 September 2010
Rare plants and wildlife at East Pit to get a helping hand

Brilliant Bats 16 September 2010
Read about European Bat Night and the results so far

Perkins continues to Go Wild! with The Wildlife Trust 16 September 2010
Fifth year of project to enagage with local communities in Peterborough

Remember a Charity Week 13 September 2010
Remember local wildlife in your will and make a lifetime of difference

New centre officially opens at Paxton Pits 10 September 2010
Read about the unveiling of the new environmental education centre

Non-native shrimp species found at Grafham Water 9 September 2010
A statement from the Wildlife Trust

Eye Green Local Nature Reserve 8 September 2010
Changes in access

Come and find out about the future of the Great Fen 3 September 2010
The Great Fen Masterplan is officially launched