Chiltern gentians, Gentianella germanica, just revving up now at BBO Wildlife Trust Dancersend reserve in Bucks #wildflowerhour . Some way to go yet before we see the thousands we get in some years. Doing best in recent chalk scrapes and old chalk pits these days.

Dreaming of a weekend getaway? Check out the beautiful Chess Valley — just 30 miles from London!  Wonderful walks, nature reserves, tasty pub grub & afternoon tea - there's something for everyone! 🥾🍰🌳 Download guide 👇 bit.ly/3NqeMyK 📸 Studio Beam

🚨 One week left to apply! 🚨 Do you know someone looking for a job in finance? There's still time to apply for our Senior Finance Manager position. 📆 Applications close Tues, 20 August

Excellent day out with new Natural England board member James Scott at Aston Rowant #NNR. Reserve looking beautiful in all its glorious chalky floweriness! And very lucky that our visit coincided with our annual #volunteer thank you day.

We had a fab staff walk to the OneClimate Centre in Hedgerley Wood today. The Deep Time Walk takes you through the history of Earth, with every step equal to 10mil years & the Mycelium Map connects people with climate action groups.  Explore the Map 👇 mymap.eco/#

Travel back in time for a fun-filled family day this summer at the Chess Valley Heritage Festival! 📆 31 August 🕑 11am to 4pm 📍Cholesbury Common

🎥 Join Oxmoor Farm for a screening of Six Inches of Soil, a British independent documentary shining a spotlight on soil health & regenerative farming.  📅 Fri, 13 Sept 🕡 6.30pm 📍Oxmoor Farm, HP16 9RD Book tickets now! 👇 bit.ly/3WLbcmD

Amazing news!🥳 We've secured £350k from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop Not Bourne Yesterday; a project that will restore Chilterns chalk streams & connect with communities through art, archaeology, citizen science & habitat restoration.🫶 bit.ly/4g5S9wj #NationalLottery

🦋 A Farming in Protected Landscapes #FiPL grant is helping increase Duke of Burgundy butterfly sites in the Chilterns. The landowner, Chiltern Rangers & BC Upper Thames will improve scrub habitat & ensure there are plenty of cowslips – the foodplant of the caterpillars. 🐛🌼

If you or a family member has limited mobility, why not hire our tramper buggy for an hour and explore the lake together? It's free to borrow but donations are very much appreciated to help us maintain this valuable resource. More info and booking - buff.ly/3Yxx05M

Chilterns Chairs wrapped up end of July- it was a brilliant festival, with a varied, engaging programme, great partnership working, and lots of chairs! Read more about how the festival went: bit.ly/46TPukS

Are you part of a local rivers or wildlife group & would like to find out more about how to set up a citizen science programme? If so, join ChilternChalkStreams for the Chess Citizen Science Stakeholder Event. 📍 Chesham, Bucks 📆 30 Sep, 9:45-3pm 👉 Book: bit.ly/46ZDsq5

We love it when people send us photos and videos of their adventures in the Chilterns. 🥾 Check out this wonderful vlog sent in by Rob, who walked from St. Albans to Ivinghoe Beacon!  🎬 bit.ly/3AJvS6U

Introducing our Hillforts of the Chilterns video series with Dr Wendy Morrison! Discover & learn about Chilterns hillforts, heritage & archaeology ➡️ bit.ly/4dVFtGk 🎬 Nicola Schafer  The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Phil Bruss is working as part of the #MendtheGap programme to manage our Cholsey Marsh nature reserve and other Conservation Target Areas. Hear about the plans to plant new trees which will provide a variety of habitats for the wildlife on site. Chilterns National Landscape @northwessexdowns

🚨One week left to apply! 🚨 We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work with farmers & landowners in the North Chilterns. 🕑 FT 12-mth FTC (37.5 hrs/wk) 💷 £30,109 pa 🚨 Closing date: 12 Sept Find out more & apply 👇 bit.ly/3YswWWI

We're seeking a Support Officer for our Mend the Gap Project - could it be you? This is a rare & exciting opportunity to join a friendly team working in one of the country’s finest protected landscapes. Read more & apply 👉 i.mtr.cool/cmerdzovkw #mendthegap #conservationjobs

🚨 Chesham Moor River Works Starting 24th Sept 24: 💧 Remove concrete banks & re-naturalise channel 🌉 New footbridge (step-free) 🌱 Install reed-bed drainage 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Improved access for families ⚠️ Bridge closed for 5 days 🔒 Fencing until Spring 25 Info: i.mtr.cool/popidlkcka

🙏🙏BBO Wildlife Trust for hosting last 2024 Chalk Cherries and Chairs Team #Trackingtheimpact bird ID training session at College Lake. 30+ infield/online bird, butterfly & plant ID sessions. Also Breeding Bird Surveys WCBS National Plant Monitoring Scheme in Spring ✅ investing in skills & confidence of 100+ volunteers. Love my job 👍

Who knew there was an Iron Age Hill Fort in the middle of High Wycombe? The next short film in my series for Chilterns National Landscape youtube.com/watch?v=AHWBlh…