Take part in the Big #ButterflyCount and help record huge influx of painted lady butterflies, described as one of the "wonders of the natural world" 🦋 Unusually high numbers of the #butterflies have been spotted flying from Europe to the UK this year bbc.co.uk/news/uk-490410…

Mischief & Edward looking spectacular in at the woodland. Despite the name, both behaved themselves impeccably!

Hmmm, I love plants and nature, but even I am lost for words...

A fascinating insight.

Christmas Tributes - relatives frequently leave items which are dangerous to wildlife and toxic to the fauna. Please think twice before doing it. All items will be removed on 6th January. We aren't being malicious, we're just protecting the woodland and your loved ones.

Just a quick thank you to all our supporters. It's been an odd year but your help has been truly amazing. We wish you all a very happy Christmas and send you our best wishes for the New Year.

Our latest Newsletter is now available online. Just follow this link:- woodlandburialtrust.com/content/woodla…

Great to see hundreds of new trees planted at the woodland this spring. There are two hundred holly trees in this picture alone - protected with anti rabbit fencing!

Our sincere thanks to Sarah Keysoe International International for sorting out the roadway. Amazing job. We are completely free of potholes!

Violets are blue... Wild violets (viola odorata) can be seen throughout our woodland. This native wildflower favours woods and thickets, blooming from now until the early summer months. More details here facebook.com/stalbanswoodla…

There is a growing awareness of the environmental cost of burying our dead. More people are now choosing a "natural" or "green burial," where a body is laid to rest without harming the Earth. cnn.it/3tu4pwV

A baby owl found at the woodland, now strong enough to be returned. A joyous moment and reason enough to do what we do.

Woodland Clean Up If you have left any ornaments or other items on or adjacent to a grave, please pop along and remove it before Saturday. Volunteers are invited to help clean up the woodland this Saturday, 15.1.22 between 10am and 12 noon. Please wear suitable clothing! Thanks

Woodland Clean Update - In view of the positive response we will now meet at the woodland car park at 10.30am this Saturday, 15 January, for one hour. Volunteers will only be asked to collect items left on graves so a pair of gloves are advisable.

Temporary road closures for B660, Sunderland Hill, Ravensden, Kimbolton Road, Wilden, Shrubbery Lane Wilden. 24 hours a day from 19th April 2022 to 19th August 2022 Diversions will be in place. Full details can be found here:- woodlandburialtrust.com/pdf/News/2022/…

Emergency road closure of the B660 Cleat Hill is this weekend. It is to allow the contractor that is building the roundabout to carry out resurfacing works. The road will be closed from 8pm on Friday 8th April to 5am on Monday 11th April 2022. Please allow extra travel time.

A beautiful time of year - cherry blossom brightening up the woodland. Here are a couple of pictures taken in Swallow Glade this week. The woodpeckers continue to elude me though...

Thanks to the 30 volunteers from St Andrews Church, @standrewsbed Bedford who helped us plant over a 1,000 bulbs today. Looking forward to seeing them in the Spring when they all start blooming. Wild garlic, wild daffodil and tulip, just some of the many varieties planted.

Thanks to everybody who turned out to help us at the weekend to tidy the woodland after Christmas. There was a noticeable reduction in unsuitable items which was great to see. Thank you.

Some pictures of the fabulous new owl boxes that Ed Burnett has made and installed for us.