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Follow the links for news stories from your local Wildlife Trust, across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough.
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
On the wing! 9 May 2008
The Great Fen Wildlife Watch Group meets for the first time
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