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Archived news

Follow the links for old news stories from your local Wildlife Trust, across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough.

Celebrating trees and Christmas 23 December 2009
Tree dressing with the Wildlife Trust

Vote for Randalls Farm 23 December 2009
We need your help to make one of our nature reserves even better.

Wildlife on the up- a decade in review 21 December 2009
Read how wildlife has improved in our area over the last ten years.

Wildlife Trust set to get more people outdoors 9 December 2009
The launch of the Great Outdoors project in Northamptonshire

Trust Chief Executive offers stark picture of climate change inaction 9 December 2009
Brian Eversham addresses Wildlife trust supporters at The Wave climate change march

Decisive, deliberate, and dynamic action needed at Copenhagen 3 December 2009
The Wildlife Trusts to present PM with pledge

Go Wild in Peterborough! 30 November 2009
If you care about wildlife then this is your chance to get involved in direct action!

Giving something back 27 November 2009
Staff from Cambridge University Press help out at Brampton Wood, near Huntingdon

European wildlife could be heading out way 27 November 2009
Find out about the climate change winners and losers

Celebrate trees with the Wildlife Trusts! 27 November 2009
Enjoy Tree Dressing Day on 5 December

Choose Vine House Farm for your bird seed 20 November 2009
And give a 5% donation to the Wildlife Trust!

Take action on climate change 19 November 2009
Join us in London to support a safe climate future

Riding the Wave 17 November 2009
The Wildlife Trusts’ welcome a Marine and Coastal Access Act

Cambridge resident recieves new award in conservation
16 November 2009
Environmentalist Tony Juniper is handed 'The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild medal'

Local Wildlife set to benefit from shoppers’ generosity 13 November 2009
Supermarket's community scheme gives a donation to The Wildlife Trust in Bedfordshire

Spread Christmas goodwill to threatened local wildlife 9 November 2009
Support us this Christmas with some alternative gift ideas

Exciting new opportunities for wildlife fans 6 November 2009
Learn about wildlife in our new programme of training workshops

We need your help! 6 November 2009
More volunteers are needed on our reserves in Northamptonshire

Attacks on sheep in Northamptonshire 5 November 2009
Five sheep targetted in the latest incident

Local companies click for wildlife 4 November 2009
Who was 'snap-happy' in our photography competition?

A green future for Ely 3 November 2009
The Wildlife Trust welcomes the draft masterplan for the historic city

Dispelling the myths of bats this Halloween 27 October 2009
Find out how to help and adopt our rare bats

Countryside photographs needed 26 October 2009
New archive to show how Bedfordshire’s countryside has changed

The search is on for...slugs! 23 October 2009
We need your help to find the Lemon Slug

Will for Wildlife Week 16 October 2009
A special week to help you to protect wildlife by leaving a gift to The Wildlife Trust in your Will.

National Recognition for scheme that benefits Northamptonshire wetlands 12 October 2009
Top award for work to improve habitat for local wildlife

Hunters Discover Hidden Wolf Spiders 12 October 2009
Winyates Primary School takes part in the Big Bug Hunt

The North Sea- Our Marine Heritage 6 October 2009
Learn more about the history and heritage of the North Sea

Wild about gardening! 2 October 2009
The Wildlife Trusts and RHS celebrate the launch of a new gardeing website

Pupils raring to go on Big Bug Hunt! 23 September 2009
Children from Benwick School raise £300 for the Wildlife Trust

The Wildlife Trusts welcome protection for North Sea wildlife 14 September 2009
Net Gain - the North Sea Marine Conservation Zone Project

The Great Fen Vision 7 September 2009
Tell us what you think

The heat is on for Bedfordshire's butterflies 7 September 2009
How do you take the temperature of tiny insects?

Go batty over our local nightlife 18 August 2009
Join us for European bat night

Members’ Day and Annual General Meeting 17 August 2009
Join us for an enjoyable and informative day

Moths by moonlight 14 August 2009
Discover more about marvellous moths at East Pit in Cambridge

TV naturalist becomes new Great Fen Patron 13 August 2009
Nigel Marven supports one of our biggest Living Landscape projects

MP enjoys woodland visit 7 August 2009
Jonathan Djanogly MP visits Gransden and Waresley Woods

Celebrating South Bedfordshire's chalk grasslands 5 August 2009
The Return of Chalk Grassland at Pegsdon Hills

Run raises funds for local wildlife 5 August 2009
1,000 runners determination to benefit the work of the Wildlife Trust

Family Fun and Discovery Day at Priory Country Park 3 August 2009
600 people enjoy wildlife fun in Bedford

Volunteer to help Bedfordshire wildlife 31 July 2009
Find out about the Bedfordshire Mid-week Wildlife Team

Playtime in Peterborough! 31 July 2009
Join the Wild Play Celebration on Monday 3 August

Oh! I do like to be beside the seaside 30 July 2009
Explore the North Sea coastline this summer

Explore the secret world of moths at Pitsford Water 27 July 2009
Celebrate National Moth Night on 20 September at Pitsford nature reserve

‘Go Wild’ in Peterborough – Wildlife Wardens 20 July 2009
Your local nature reserve needs you!

Have a wild day out with the Wildlife Trust next weekend 13 July 2009
You are invited to Priory Country Park for a day of wildlife fun and discovery

New champion for local wildlife 10 July 2009
Brain Eversham succeeds Nick Hammond as Director of the Wildlife Trust

Wildlife Trust launches the Great Outdoors Project 9 July 2009
What do you want in your local nature reserves?

Cambridgeshire's Meadows are Heaven Scent 8 July 2009
Grant to save threatened and valuable wildlife habitats in Cambridgeshire

Where do Pitsford terns spend Christmas? 8 July 2009
One plucky tern that made it all the way to Namibia!

New audio trail for Southwick Wood 6 July 2009
Download, listen and learn more about this beautiful nature reserve

Wildlife Trust celebrates 40th anniversary of Pitsford Water Nature Reserve 3 July 2009
Visit the reserve's Open Days to discover more about this wildlife haven

Spectacular Living Landscape launched in John Clare Country 1 July 2009
An exciting new vision for people and wildlife

Record numbers sign up to support wildlife 29 June 2009
How you can join in the vital work of the Wildilfe Trust

Aliens in Bedfordshire! 26 June 2009
Can you help combat an invasive species?

New Local Group gives more for wildlife 22 June 2009
Wildlife enthusiasts at Towcester join together to help the Trust

Mayor opens new Cambridge reserve 22 June 2009
Hundreds turn out for the Discovery Day

Bird ringing centenary celebration 18 June 2009
Locals visit Storton's Pits Nature Reserve to see birds close-up

'Really Wild Days Out' for children 15 June 2009
Fantastic grant allows over 3,000 Bedfordshire pupils to learn about nature

Cash boost for rare butterflies 8 June 2009
Hundreds visit chalk grassland reserve to discover more

Wild Play Adventure Day draws out the crowds! 7 June 2009
200 people enjoy tepee building, natural crafts and wild games

Experience Springwatch live 1 June 2009
Enjoy spring with your local Wildlife Trust

Learn about wildlife close to home 26 May 2009
Book your place on one of the remaining workshops this summer

Packed programme of wild events for Peterborough 22 May 2009
The Wildlife Trust hosts events for Green Festival

Rare lambs born among bluebells 22 May 2009
The Wildlife Trust's flock increases on Northants reserve

Boost for marine wildlife protection 19 May 2009
Wildlife conservation delegates lobby MPs

Great Fen concerts a triumph 12 May 2009
Britten Sinfonia Orchestra mesmerises Cambridgeshire audiences

Blooming bluebells! 11 May 2009
Where to see them across the three counties

Wildlife on the edge! 6 May 2009
Corporate members get the chance to go wild for wildlife

Cash boost for "Creatures of the night" 5 May 2009
Rare species of newt given a lifeline in Cambridgeshire

Open day at Summer Leys Nature Reserve 27 April 2009
Fun for all the family on Sunday 10 May

In search of spring song 22 April 2009
The Wildlife Trust needs volunteer surveyors to help monitor local wildlife

Trust sheep under attack 17 April 2009
Motorcyclists terrorise sheep on south Beds reserve

Trust staff take part in wild run 6 April 2009
10k run on Sunday 5 April raises funds for wildlife

Amphibian and reptile hunt 1 April 2009
Families take part in Cambourne event

Trust's group for kids is a winner 31 March 2009
National award is given to local Wildlife Watch Group

Learn more about your local wildlife 27 March 2009
Bedfordshire residents offered a rare treat by Wildlife Trust

Stephen Fry goes green for Mother’s Day 17 March 2009
QI host surprises his mum with special wildlife gift

Wildlife Trust loses a friend and colleague 12 March 2009
Bedfordshire-based Trust education officer dies

'Titchmarsh Wetland Vision' becomes reality 10 March 2009
Waders, otters and dragonflies benefit from funding boost

School children become spring spotters 6 March 2009
The Wildlife Trust enthuses the young to get involved

A grant is given for rare tree sparrows 2 March 2009
Birds at a Northamptonshire reserve get a helping hand

Ancient oak trees 'appear' in Cambridgeshire field 27 February 2009
The Wildlife Trust explains this interesting phenomena to the media

The Wildlife Trust appeals for memorabilia 24 February 2009
Do you have any photos and stories of Cherry Hinton and the chalk pits?

Roadshow held at Northants reserve 23 February 2009
Local families take action for wetland wildlife

Go wild with the Wildlife Trust in Cambridgeshire 16 February 2009
Join us for three family events during half-term

Fall in love with wildlife this Valentine's Day! 10 February 2009
The Wildlife Trust provide wild alternatives to roses and chocolates

Green tigers in the snow 9 February 2009
Habitat management work continues in winter weather

Recycling our roads 6 February 2009
Ingenious donation improves reserve for local people

Tree sparrows receive funding boost 20 January 2009
A corporate community fund comes to the rescue

Find out about wildlife this winter 13 January 2009
The Wildlife Trust showcases three inspiring events at reserves in Northants

Take part in survey to win 'Adopt a Species' pack 5 January 2009
The Wildlife Trust asks for your views about Cambourne's greenspaces

Grant enables children to get close to nature 1 December 2008
The Bedford Charity donates a £31,000 grant to local conservation charity

Is that a dormouse in my stocking? 25 November 2008
There is nothing like unwrapping a pair of lovely socks on Christmas day…or is there?

Attention knitters! 20 November 2008
Make money for meadows this Christmas 

Local volunteers improve ancient woodland 18 November 2008
Funding enables important work at Corby reserve

Cash boost for rare butterflies 17 November 2008
Second phase of special project forges ahead

New wheels for The Wildlife Trust! 14 November 2008
Corporate members raise funds to replace stolen vehicle

Action for rare butterfly 11 November 2008
Local people enhance habitat of the black hairstreak

i2 went to mow, went to mow a meadow 7 November 2008
Corporate supporters lend a hand on Cambridge reserve

Fundraising efforts enables purchase of special site 4 November 2008
The Wildlife Trust are now the proud owners of Chettisham Meadow

Peterborough children ‘Go Wild’ at half term 31 October 2008
‘Spooky’ spiders – A Hallowe'en special

Man power for wildlife 30 October 2008
National Grid employees help Northampton wildlife

Appeal for Chettisham Meadow needs a final boost! 23 October 2008
Please donate today to protect the future of rare wildflower meadow

Sheep and volunteers improve habitats for biodiversity 21 October 2008
Northamptonshire reserves get some tender loving care

Get ‘bat’ to nature this Hallowe’en 20 October 2008
How you can get involved and help spooky wildlife this Autumn

Take a punt and enjoy wildlife on the river Cam 9 October 2008
New leaflet helping you to experience nature is published

Stephen Fry hosts dinner for Great Fen Project 22 September 2008
Guests are encouraged to support "this extraordinary project"

Urgent appeal is launched to save nature reserve 18 September 2008
The Wildlife Trust needs to raise funds to ensure the survival of rare Cambridgeshire meadow

Learn about wildlife close to home 12 September 2008
Book your place on one of the remaining Wildlife Training Workshops this autumn

TV fame for local Cambridgeshire woodland 2 September 2008
BBC 'A River of Flowers' features Trust reserve

Big success for Wild Play day! 2 September 2008
Peterborough children turn out in droves for event

Local residents go batty! 29 August 2008
Bat and moth evening draws a crowd in Cambourne

Northampton teenagers enjoy some summer fun 29 August 2008
Successful activity-afternoons launch a new wildlife group for young people

Young Watch member raises money for wildlife 21 August 2008
Mini-beast event attracts locals in Bedfordshire village

Peterborough Go Wild Project keeps going 21 August 2008
Funding helps Trust to continue to bring wildlife and communities together

New links with community groups are forged 18 August 2008
Peterborough senior citizen groups enjoy reserve visits

Clear vision for wildlife conservation 14 August 2008
New Biodiversity Action Plan is launched in Northants

Take a walk on the wild side 7 August 2008
Funding improves wildlife habitats for people and wildlife

It’s wet and wild in Folly Wood! 25 July 2008
Local people are invited to discover the newly-purchased wet woodland

For peat’s sake! 24 July 2008
How you can help on International Bog Day

Guided walk given to local corporate supporter 22 July 2008
The Wildlife Trust says 'thank you' to Cambridge University Press

Discover the great outdoors with Greenwatch! 14 July 2008
Wildlife group for Northampton teenagers is launched

The plight of the bumblebee 7 July 2008
Cambridge residents are asked to take part in bee survey

Government rejects badger cull solution to bTB  7 July 2008
The Wildlife Trusts welcome the science-based decision

Green tigers in Bedfordshire 30 June 2008
Funding gives boost for heathland species at Cooper's Hill

Chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts makes a plea to the Secretary of State: 27 June 2008
"Stop dismantling the Planning system"

Rare bird spotted for first time in 61 years 25 June 2008
An icterine warbler is seen at a Northamptonshire reserve

Generous donors release wildlife grant for project 17 June 2008
Three Northamptonshire woodlands get funding to create one large reserve

Children go wild at the Countryside Classroom 6 June 2008
Wind in the Willows Family Fun Day attracts good numbers

Offshore windfarm announcement 4 June 2008
A statement from Joan Edwards, The Wildlife Trusts’ head of marine policy

Cambridgeshire reserve gets new wildlife facilities 2 June 2008
Local Members' Group and conservation volunteers make it happen

Rare acid grassland reserves get a boost 30 May 2008
Funding helps protect declining habitats for people and wildlife

Magical Meadows receive major cash boost 22 May 2008
A makeover is planned for reserves thanks to funding

Go4Green on World Environment Day 22 May 2008
Local schools, businesses and organisations pledge their support

Scramblers spook cows 14 May 2008
Trespassing motorbikes scare grazing cattle on reserve

Local people go wild in Northamptonshire 13 May 2008
Old and young alike take part in wildlife activities at Summer Leys

On the wing! 9 May 2008
The Great Fen Wildlife Watch Group meets for the first timeT

Wildlife garden partnership develops 7 May 2008
Local company becomes a corporate member after working to create a County Wildlife Site

Early birds turn out at Southwick Wood 7 May 2008
Dawn Chorus Walk attracts nature-lovers of all ages

Attention knitters! 1 May 2008
The Nude Ewe: making money for meadows

Local company multiplies money for biodiversity 28 April 2008
Donation releases ten times the amount from Biffaward

Local Wildlife Trust hits out at proposed eco-town 28 April 2008
Wildlife areas at risk if development goes ahead

One good tern…25 April 2008
National Grid staff take part in team-task day

New education and community building opens 22 April 2008
Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom is reborn!

Attention all early birds 18 April 2008
The Wildlife Trust Celebrates International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 4 May

A huge grant enables a biodiversity facelift 18 April 2008
Four Nene Valley nature reserves benefit thanks to funding

Leave those frogs alone 16 April 2008
In this The Year of the Frog, amphibians need extra help to survive

Blooming bluebells! 14 April 2008
Where to see them across the three counties

Volunteers celebrate their achievements 9 April 2008
Over 80 naturalists attend the Wildlife Trust’s Ecology Group Conference

Generous gift of a wildflower meadow 9 April 2008
Local farmer donates a piece of land to the Trust

Attention all budding naturalists! 8 April 2008
Introductory workshops are now available from The Wildlife Trust this April

Blooming gorgeous in Bedfordshire 31 March 2008
Wild flowers are on show this spring at our stunning chalk grassland reserves

Go wild this spring! 31 March 2008
Young nature nuts are encouraged to get involved

School children raise money for local wildlife 27 March 2008
Spellathon fundraising activity held at Northamptonshire school

Woodlands are improved for rare butterfly 26 March 2008
Funding enables improvements to Northamptonshire reserves

Wildlife Trust Ecology Groups conference 25 March 2008
Volunteers celebrate the success of a local project

Volunteers save trees from strangulation 18 March 2008
Southwick Wood gets an early spring clean

Crowds flock to Wildlife Trust community event 17 March 2008
At Twywell Hills and Dales Nature Reserve near Kettering

A mad March hare or a chocolate Easter bunny? 12 March 2008
The Trust is offering a healthy alternative to chocolate this Easter!

A brighter future for water voles is welcomed 10 March 2008
The Wildlife Trust celebrates as the water vole becomes a protected species

Burning bushes for buzzards 4 March 2008
Corporate volunteers get stuck in to scrub clearance

The Wildlife Trust invites you a celebration event 28 February 2008
The launch of a new south Bedfordshire reserve, Fancott Woods and Meadows

EFRA Select Committee report on badgers and cattle TB 27 February 2008
The Wildlife Trusts’ response

Attention all budding naturalists! 18 February 2008
Introductory workshops are now available from The Wildlife Trust

Construction company builds… a hedge! 12 February 2008
Corporate supporters take part in team-building event

Time travel with the Wildlife Trust 8 February 2008
Education project at Cambridgeshire reserve is launched

Local MP visits 'challenging' project 6 February 2008
Bedfordshire reserve gets a helping hand for improvements

Wonderfully wild winter work 4 February 2008
Staff from Cambridge University Press lays hedge for wildlife

Give something really special this Valetines Day 4 February 2008
Adopt a species with your local Wildlife Trust!

Wildlife Trust acquires significant Nene Valley reserve 1 February 2008
Summer Leys Nature Reserve is purchased thanks to funding

Young Trust members scoop major award 25 January 2008
Stockgrove Wildlife Watch Group excels in the east

Education centre undergoes a face lift 22 January 2008
Generous funding from GrantScape makes it happen

Wildlife Trust promotes a Wildspace for Ely 21 January 2008
Landowners and managers are being encouraged to support the vision

Teacher training workshops in Peterborough 17 January 2008
'Access to Environmental Education' workshops - book now!

Book your Bedfordshire school visits now! 14 January 2008
Avoid disappointment by booking early

A Wildlife Trust community event 11 January 2008
Local people meet the sheep and cows at Bradlaugh Fields

Sun shines on winter volunteer celebration! 8 January 2008
A chance to enjoy the countryside and highlight how volunteers help to enhance it

Learn about wildlife close to home 7 January 2007
Book your place on one of the remaining Wildlife Training Workshops this spring

Buzzards are back! 3 January 2008
The Trust is celebrating increased sightings in Northamtptonshire

The Millions Mobile Project 19 December 2007
Recycle your old mobile phone for wildlife

Big bug hunt in Bedfordshire 18 December 2007
Meads Primary School pupils fundraise for wildlife

Challenge taken up at Blow's Downs 17 December 2007
South Bedfordshire reserve sees improvements

'Fit for a King' project is launched 17 December 2007
Ancient woodland in Corby will receive a biodiversity facelift

Green garage supports wildlife 13 December 2007
Local Northampton business builds bond with Trust

Community orchard continues to grow 5 December 2007
Cambourne residents get stuck in to tree planting    

Sir John Major visits Great Fen Project 3 December 2007
His visit marks a new phase in habitat restoration work

Dipping to discovery 30 November 2007
Rare beetle re-discovered by volunteers

New signs point way to nature 27 November 2007
Access to Cambridgeshire reserves has been given a vital boost

Ancient Woodland safeguarded for the future 26 November 2007
Funding enables The Trust to purchase the wood for people and wildlife

It’s time to think big 22 November 2007
Large-scale conservation projects can help health

Wildlife Trust community event in Northampton 21 November 2007
Lings Tree Dressing on Sunday 2 December

Dragons in the autumn sun 16 November 2007
Local volunteers enjoy sights and sounds at local nature reserve

Rotarians offer young people the chance to connect with nature 14 November 2007
Extra funding provides extra support to the Wildlife Trust

Package of support for Wildlife Trust 14 November 2007
Bedfordshire business continues its support for local wildlife

Rare bats at Northamptonshire nature reserve 13 November 2007
The declining noctule bat, one of the UK’s largest, has been spotted in our area

The first Inter-Faith woodland is planted in Peterborough 12 November 2007
Communities come together to celebrate wildlife and diversity

Volunteer celebration at Old Sulehay 12 November 2007
Have some fun and learn about the Trust's vision for the Nene Valley

The Queen’s Speech 2007 6 November 2007
Heel dragging on the natural environment

Wildlife warning: 25 October 2007
Look out for hiding hedgehogs on bonfire night!

Autumn event at Woodwalton Fen 25 October 2007
Families enjoy the sunshine and make bird treats

"Ten years of science swept away" 24 October 2007
States The Wildlife Trusts, in response to report on bovine TB

Ely Group starts Wild Week with a win 23 October 2007
Local Group chairman receives a trophy at Ely Apple Day

The Great Fen Project 22 October 2007
Have your say and share your views about the project

Peterborough is going Wild! 15 October 2007
Two exciting projects to encourage more children and young people to discover local wildlife are launched

Wild Food at Waresely Wood 15 October 2007
A special lunch on Seed Collecting Sunday

Wildlife photography competition 10 October 2007
Take part and focus on the fenlands in Cambridgeshire

Get in touch with your wild side! 8 October 2007
During Wild Week (22-28 October), in association with BBC’s Breathing Places

Don’t leave the future to chance 8 October 2007
Will for Wildlife Week (20 - 27 Oct) seeks to secure a living legacy for future generations

Vine House Farm and The Wildlife Trusts 8 October 2007
The launch of a new partnership

Wild food at Waresley Wood 1 October 2007
An open invitation to join us for lunch on Sunday 14 October

Local people enjoy wildlife roadshow 25 September 2007
Northamptonshire nature reserve hosts wildlife event

Rotarians strengthen wildlife links 24 September 2007
Corporate members continue their support of The Wildlife Trust

Another Foot and Mouth outbreak hits Surrey 13 September 2007
Effects and advice on visiting Trust nature reserves with grazing animals

Pegsdon Hills boosted by biffaward 5 September 2007
Funding for improvements to nature reserve is granted

Trust works to protect Roswell Pits in Ely 29 August 2007
The Wildlife Trust takes positive action to protect the whole site and its existing wildlife

The Nene Valley Wildlife Roadshow 29 August 2007
Wildlife Trust community event is a success with local people

Northampton nature reserve activity trail opens 29 August 2007
A celebration day has been held to mark a programme of improvements at Lings

Visit The Wildlife Trust at the Inland Waterways Festival 23 August 2007
Take part in some watery wildlife fun in Cambridgeshire this Bank holiday weekend

Are you a coppice worker? 21 August 2007
A coppice plot is now available in West Cambridgeshire

It’s a ‘Wild World’ with The Wildlife Trusts’ podcast 14 August 2007
A pilot podcast gets to the heart of volunteering and other issues with The Wildlife Trusts

Waitrose milk farmers live in on the wild side 13 August 2007
All milk sold at Waitrose now comes from wildlife-friendly farms

Victory for the valley! 2 August 2007
People and wildlife in the Nene Valley are set to benefit from a huge grant

‘Fen-tastic’ news! 1 August 2007
HLF celebrates £250 million landmark for Eastern heritage with major fenland award for the Wildlife Trust

Exclusive Cross pen offer 31 July 2007
Get your Wildlife Trust inscribed writing pen now!

Roswell Pits Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire 28 July 2007
A response from the local Wildlife Trust

Anthills saved on Northamptonshire nature reserve 27 July 2007
Project funding has enabled a biodiversity makeover at Twywell Hills and Dales

Magical Meadows Project gains major funding boost 26 July 2007
Work will enhance over 100 acres of meadows across Cambridgeshire

Mouse-ears on the summit success 25 July 2007
One of the UK’s most endangered plants has been thrown a £7,000 lifeline

Government’s latest housing proposals could lead to increased flooding 24 July 2007
The Wildlife Trusts urge the Prime Minister to re-think housing options for the benefit of people AND wildlife

Wildlife roadshow visits Corby nature reserve 24 July 2007
The Wildlife Trust helps local families to get closer to nature

Why did the lonely toad cross the road?  Because he had to 23 July 2007
Thinking big means happy toads

Wild ideas for wild discovery 16 July 2007
Local Cambourne residents are encouraged to give ideas for a new discovery trail

Northampton Climate Change Forum hosts Climate Change Minister 13 July 2007
MP attends local event outlining key features of the draft Climate Change Bill

A slice of wildlife is served at Warboys Green Weekend 4 July 2007
Huntingdon Area Local Members Group spreads the word about wildlife conservation

Help our kids get back to nature! 3 July 2007
Wildlife Trust leads the fight against nature-deficit disorder

Corporate support is going strong in 2007 2 July 2007
Local businesses raise over £100,000 for wildlife!

Northampton school pupil wins locally-supported wildlife competition 27 June 2007
Corporate members Northampton Becket Rotary Club generously donates the prize

One good tern deserves a good tern raft! 26 June 2007
Corporate members take part in a Team Task Day

The Wildlife Trusts’ Petition Fish increases pressure for Marine Bill 12 June 2007
Local Cambridgeshire MP signs the petition to protect UK seas and marine wildlife

Nature reserve hosts the first Wildlife Trust Road Show event 11 June 2007
Summer Leys sees the first in a series of events across Northamptonshire

Royal approval for Fenland restoration project 8 June 2007
The Prince of Wales becomes Royal Patron of the Great Fen Project

Come to Peterborough’s BBC Springwatch Festival on Sunday 10 June! 8 June 2007
This family-friendly day will focus on all aspects of wildlife, conservation and the environment

Cambridge school children take action for the environment 8 June 2007
Milton Road Primary School Go4Green on World Environment Day

Grant enables more people to 'Discover Ditchford' 7 June 2007
Improvements get the go-ahead at a Northamptonshire reserve

Cambridge school children fundraise for local wildlife 7 June 2007
The Perse Prep School boys get sponsorship by 'promising' to help the environment

Major funding boost for Cambridgeshire’s ancient woodlands 6 June 2007
'Forests for the Future' Project gets a helping hand from a legacy left to the Trust

Local businesses follow in the footsteps of HRH Prince of Wales 6 June 2007
Trust corporate supporters are invited to a day out at a special nature reserve

Go4Green on World Environment Day 4 June 2007
Get involved and show your support on Tuesday 5 June 2007

Volunteers get their hands dirty at Grafham Water 4 June 2007
Staff from a local Peterborough company complete a building task with a difference

Folly Wood appeal all wrapped up 4 June 2007
The appeal target is reached with thanks to a local Bedfordshire business

Breathing Places comes to Peterborough: Saturday 10 June 30 May 2007
BBC Breathing Places Campaign launched to aid wildlife in the city

Get closer to wildlife in Northamptonshire 30 May 2007
Wildlife Trust Road Show events are coming your way this summer

Major fenland wildlife habitat to be created 29 May 2007
The Great Fen Project acquires 3,200 acres of land from the Crown Estate

Cambridgeshire sees the return of otters 29 May 2007
A recent county-wide survey shows otters are coming back to this area and making it their home

Update on Lings Local Nature Reserve 29 May 2007
What on earth is going on?

Randalls Farm education team on the road 28 May 2007
Staff get out and raise wildlife awareness in south Bedfordshire

The Wildlife Trust buys Folly Wood! 24 May 2007
The money is raised to buy this fantastic site for people and wildlife

‘Bug Hunting’ in Bedfordshire 23 May 2007
Local School children raise funds for Folly Wood appeal

Folly Wood appeal reaches its deadline! 18 May 2007
£24,000 is raised to buy this fantastic site for people and wildlife

Invasive species start at home 15 May 2007
Gardeners are urged to be aware of what pond plant species not to buy

Early birds flock to Twywell Hills and Dales 14 May 2007
Local residents attend Dawn Chorus event at their local nature reserve

The Great Fen Project receives more worthy support 10 May 2007
Chief Executive of Eden Project becomes Patron of Great Fen Project

Funding helps grassland flowers bloom 10 May 2007
Three Northamptonshire nature reserves are the focus for improvements for wildlife

Brilliant bluebell event! 2 May 2007
Soak up some springtime air on Bank holiday Monday: 7 May

Attention all early birds 17 April 2007
The Wildlife Trust Celebrates International Dawn Chorus Day

The Great Fen Project acquires more land 19 April 2007
One of Britain's largest habitation restoration projects progresses thanks to a local farmer

Wild Discovery gets the go ahead! 17 April 2007
Local communities to benefit from generous donations to Cambourne Nature Reserve

Recognition for two Trust education centres 16 April 2007
New UK Earth Centre Network website acknowledges the Trust's environmental work

Blooming spring flowers 13 April 2007
Where to see them across the three counties

Alien invaders 12 April 2007
The Wildlife Trusts welcome move on invasive species

Green groups set tests for UK's political parties 11 April 2007
Organistions' unite to challenge politicians on environmental issues

Great art depicting the Great Fen 5 April 2007
Fenland artwork is shown at venues in Cambridge and Peterborough

Help save Bedfordshire's mossy heaven! 3 April 2007
The Wildlife Trust needs to raise urgent funds to buy Folly Wood

Cambridgeshire Education Centre gets a face lift 2 April 2007
Major renovations take place at Ramsey Heights Countryside Classroom

Can you 'Help the hairstreak' in Northamptonshire? 28 March 2007
Volunteers are needed to help save this butterfly species of conservation concern

The Great Fen Project receives a royal visit 28 March 2007
HRH The Prince of Wales learns more about this inspirational project for wildlife

Spring into action for amorous amphibians 19 March 2007
What you can do to help your watery wildlife

Eating cheese helps wildlife! 19 March 2007
The Cambridge Cheese Company raises money for a local reserve

Lings Local Nature Reserve makeover begins 5 March 2007
Funding enables improvements to community wildlife area

Severe sheep attack at Northamptonshire nature reserve 26 February 2007
Eight sheep are attacked at Twywell Hills and Dales, two die

The Wildlife Trust takes part in a watery Festival 23 February 2007
Come along to enjoy the fun over the August Bank Holiday weekend!

Hundreds snap up a free nest box! 22 February 2007
New homes for garden birdlife given away at Corby supermarket

Wildlife’s powerful new supporter 12 February 2007
The local Wildlife Trust welcomes National Grid as its newest gold corporate member!

Starling spectacular at Storton’s Pits 5 February 2007
Book your place to witness this amazing event

A Cambridgeshire community project needs your company's help 31 January 2007
The Wildlife Trust looks to local businesses to help raise £10,000 for a community project

Pathways to conservation 29 January 2007
Bedfordshire students compete for Volunteer of the Year

The biggest water butt in Bedfordshire? 29 January 2007
Environmental education centre takes action to save water

Forest Schools at Randalls Farm 24 January 2007
Pilot programme is a resounding success

Flushed with success! 24 January 2007
Environmental education centre gets new sanitation system

Great crested newts receive a helping hand 22 January 2007
Their watery habitat gets a make-over to improve living conditions

Dive-in to help wildlife 21 January 2007
A Northamptonshire nature reserve receives an underwater clean-up!

Opportunities for everyone to go wild in the new year! 17 December 2006
A new project will create a host of new activities to get involved in

Wildlife Trust sheep are attacked 11 December 2006
Local dog owners lose control of their pets on a Nature Reserve in Northamptonshire

URGENT land purchase appeal 4 December 2006
A once in a lifetime opportunity to buy a huge area of land in the Great Fen. We need your help to raise the final amount. Find out more and donate today

Waitrose helps local wildlife 29 November 2006
Cambridge company becomes a corporate member

Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto 24 November 2006
The Wildlife Trusts respond

Wildlife gets a boost from Bedfordshire school children 20 November 2006
Over £600 is raised in a wildlife quizquest

Stuck for what to give for Christmas this year? 15 November 2006
Fed up with foraging for family and friends' festive gifts which create piles of plastic packaging? 

Switch and give and save money 13 November 2006
Save up to £300 off your energy bills and the Wildlife Trust receives a donation of £20 - green energy tariffs available

Communities go wild at big celebration event 10 November 2006
A Peterborough nature reserve sees the launch of exciting new project

Local children celebrate magical woodland 10 November 2006
And create a wonderful woodland artwork

Record numbers of moths at Pitsford Reservoir Nature Reserve 31 October 2006
This beats all previous yearly totals

A make-over for Lings Nature Reserve 31 October 2006
Events are planned in response to community's wildlife wishes

The Wildlife Trust celebrates its 50th birthday! 30 October 2006
The original founders, staff and supporters celebrates 50 years of working for wildlife and communities close to home

Himalayas to the Indian Ocean: A wildlife and cultural journey through India 30 October 2006
An illustrated talk by new corporate member on Wednesday 6 December

The Big Celebration Event 25 October 2006
Come along and enjoy the fun at Eye Green Nature Reserve in Peterborough this Friday

Have your say 5 October 2006
Join the Stop Climate Chaos event in Trafalgar Square

Community and education team receive a boost 3 October 2006
New minibus enables team to spread the conservation message across our area

Really Wild summer at Lings 7 September 2006
Local children go on safari at their local nature reserve

MP turns up the heat at Lings 6 September 2006
With a discussion about energy efficiency and climate change

Woodland art 5 September 2006
Local school children to celebrate the beauty of ancient woodlands

Creatures of the night 5 September 2006
Come and see the nocturnal animals that live at local woodlands

A brighter future for Northamptonshire's wildflowers and otters 29 August 2006
Funders dig deep to help local wildlife across the county

Nation asked ‘What makes the ultimate wildlife garden?’ 8 August 2006
Join the Wild About Gardens ‘Discovery Survey 2006’

Anthills are saved 3 August 2006
Northamptonshire reserve receives help to save scarce ant colonies

Even more species are being seen in our area 3 August 2006
More bats, butterflies and birds have been spotted across the three counties

A batty barbeque 25 July 2006
Fun and food at Grafham Water Nature Reserve

Children enjoy searching for minibeasts at Stibbington 24 June 2006
Staff from the company who funded the new pond dipping platform join in the fun

Paradise receives a helping hand 21 June 2006
A Cambridge business and its customers dig deep

Peterborough goes wild with summer wildlife events 7 June 2006
Find out what's happened and what's going to happen, in Peterborough and beyond!

Wildlife gardening for everyone 6 June 2006
Discover how you can make a haven for wildlife close to home

Rebuilding our natural capacity 31 May 2006
A call for action to protect and enhance wildlife in the East of England

The Great Fen Project gets a presidential visit 11 May 2006
Stephen Fry makes his first visit in his new role

Trust Education Centre receives a helping hand 11 May 2006
A Local Group plans to raise funds for a new wildlife pond at Grafham Water Nature Reserve

Water voles thrive in the Fens 9 May 2006
Survey bring good news about their future in Cambridgeshire

British bluebells 4 May 2006
Why they are under threat and where to see them in your area

Check out our new reserves handbook 4 May 2006
It contains details of over 120 nature reserves in our area

Avian Influenza 13 April 2006
The Wildlife Trusts' position - and what to do if you find a dead bird

Brampton Wood - A natural history 11 April 2006
A new book about one of our finest woodland reserves is published

Will for Wildlife Week (22-29 April) 7 April 2006
Wildlife Trust seeks to secure a living legacy for future generations

Habitat re-creation in the Fens gets a boost 27 March 2006
The Great Fen Project is awarded £1.35 million by ODPM

Creating wet woodlands in Peterborough for wildlife 1 February 2006
Local landowners and companies get involved...

DEFRA’s announcement on bovine TB 15 December 2005
A response from the Wildlife Trusts..

Birds flock to the Fens 22 December 2005
The Great Fen Project area attracts welcomed wildlife

The Wildlife Trust’s a winner 9 November 2005
£50,000 is awarded for people and wildlife...

Former Prime Minister visits Great Fen Project area 24 October 2005
Two local MPs accompany the former PM

Heritage Lottery Fund awards £364,000 for the Great Fen Project 26 September 2005
Land is purchased to extend existing nature reserve

More government action needed on planning and wildlife 16 August 2005
…states the Wildlife Trusts partnership...

International artists visit Cambridgeshire Fens 25 May 2005
The Great Fen Project is recorded through the medium of art

The Great Fen Project obtains more land to create wetland reserve 10 March 2005
Purchase is made possible from a £500,000 cash boost

 

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