Bug Lab returns at various locations this summer - hunt for mini beasts (with experts on hand to help with identification) and enjoy a fun related craft activity. Just £3 per child. Full details and booking here: greensandtrust.org/Pages/Events/C… #charityevent #familyfun #bedfordshire

Young people aged 13-18 needed for our Youth Ranger Scheme from Sep at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve. Learn new skills, gain work experience & an environmental award, while having fun and making a difference to the environment. greensandtrust.org/news/youth-ran…

Please respond to this public consultation as this will guide the work of us and others. We've supported the process to help develop the Local Nature Recovery Strategy over the past two years, including through our role on the Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership.

Our western #vols cleared half a hectare of #bracken from Rammamere Heath by hand. Bracken grows easily on our sandy acid soils - although we want some, too much inhibits growth of the #heather Only 10 more hectares to go! #heathland #conservation #volunteering #environment

See what we've got coming up over the Summer Holidays at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve #bedfordshire #greensandcountry #getoutdoors #charityevents #kidevents mailchi.mp/greensandtrust…

We're once again celebrating after receiving a #greenflagaward for Rushmere Country Park for the sixth consecutive year. The 400+ acre site is one of 2,250 UK parks to achieve the award which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. greensandtrust.org/news/rushmere-…

See what we've got coming up to get you and the kids outdoors this summer at Rushmere Country Park! - mailchi.mp/greensandtrust… #rushmerecountrypark #familyfun #summer2025

Now's the time to take part in this important work - the #BigButterflyCount from Butterfly Conservation 🦋 Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve is a great place to spot these wonderful creatures!

Charity says fires at nature reserve were 'arson' bbc.in/3UOWaLP

Following the devastating news from the weekend we need your support now more than ever having to raise over £100K to replace the totally destroyed boardwalk at Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve - mailchi.mp/greensandtrust…

Thrilled that local people voted for Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve to win the Bedfordshire Choice Award and to win the Keep It Wild category. Judges were impressed by volunteer engagement and challenges we overcame to get the reserve open to the public. cprebeds.org.uk/discover/2025-…

Special mention to Steve Spicer of Spicer Consulting who's donated an incredible £21,789 to our boardwalk appeal. Huge thanks to him and everyone who's given so far! If you can help please donate via: greensandtrust.org/Appeal/clophil… #charityfundraising #boardwalk #ClophillLakes

As part of Heritage Open Days next month discover Cainhoe Castle - Norman motte and bailey castle at Clophill Lakes on Sat 13 Sep. Learn about fascinating history on your doorstep - free to attend, parking charges apply. #ClophillLakes #bedfordshire greensandtrust.org/Event/cainhoe-…

Park Warden with The Greensand Trust based at Rushmere Country Park, Bedfordshire, full-time, fixed term position for 6 months (potential for permanent) c-js.uk/3UUUm4a

News on events from The Greensand Trust across our sites - mailchi.mp/greensandtrust…

News on events coming up this autumn from The Greensand Trust across our sites - mailchi.mp/greensandtrust…

Due to the high winds forecast for tomorrow we have the made the decision to close Rushmere Country Park MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER. We will review the situation and open once it is safe to do so. Please check our socials for updates.

The Crossbills in The Greensand Trust Rushmere Park finally showed well enough for some reasonable photos today. These were part of a flock of around 30 birds in Oak Wood, next to the greensand ridge path.

Juvenile Green Woodpecker on the edge of The Greensand Trust Rushmere Park a couple of days ago