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We work locally in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire and we have a big mission - we want to stop nature's decline.

The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire works to make our three counties a place where nature matters, where wildlife can flourish and enrich the lives of the people who live here: with your help we care for local wildlife. Ninety five per cent of the local population live within five miles of one of our 126 reserves and contributions of time or money will directly benefit local wildlife.

28/10/2026

🚨 Fly-tipping is costing nature more than ever 🌿

Several tonnes of household waste were dumped overnight at Fancott Wood and Meadows nature reserve in Bedfordshire, costing us more than £13,000 to clear up.

From mattresses and flooring to rubble and plastic, the waste took a week to remove, taking our team away from the vital work of protecting wildlife and restoring precious habitats.

Nature reserves are home to incredible wildlife and rare wildflowers. They should be places where nature can thrive, not places for rubbish to be abandoned.

💚 Help us protect our wild spaces. Every bit of support makes a difference.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.wildlifebcn.org/news/wildlife-trust-counting-cost-major-flytipping-incident-bedfordshire

26/10/2026

Ever wondered what a day in conservation looks like? 🌱

Four of our staff have been sharing snapshots of their day, giving you a little insight into the work, passion and dedication that goes into caring for and protecting our natural world.

From the little moments to the important work behind the scenes, every day brings something different! 💚

A huge thank you to our team for capturing and sharing their day with us.

26/10/2026

🍂🦉 Don't forget you can still join us this week!

Make this October half term a nature filled one! 🦔🍄

Looking for things to do with the family this half term? Get outdoors, get creative and discover the wonders of wildlife with the Wildlife Trust BCN! 🌿

✨ These are just a few of our top picks! We have MORE wild adventures, family activities and hands-on experiences happening across our area.

📅 Explore all our October half term activities and find your next wild adventure here:
👉 https://www.wildlifebcn.org/school-holidays

23/10/2026

📣Opportunity: Digital Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)

This role is an opportunity to work alongside a team of marketing and fundraising professionals making a real difference for threatened species and habitats in our three counties. If you love branding as well as birds, metrics as well as millipedes and webpages as well as wildflowers, then this could be the role for you.

Find out more https://www.wildlifebcn.org/jobs/digital-marketing-officer-maternity-leave

22/10/2026

🦇🍬Getting ready for Halloween next week? The scariest thing about Halloween isn't the ghosts, it's waste! 👻

💡Here are some of our top tips for reducing your plastic consumption.

✨Less waste, more magic. Celebrate Halloween consciously; reuse, reduce and rethink what you consume.

22/10/2026

🍂🦉 Make this October half term a nature filled one! 🦔🍄

Looking for things to do with the family this half term? Get outdoors, get creative and discover the wonders of wildlife with the Wildlife Trust BCN! 🌿

From fascinating fungi walks and brilliant bones to birdwatching, willow weaving and autumn bushcraft, there’s plenty to inspire curious minds and make magical memories in nature. 🍁

✨ These are just a few of our top picks! We have MORE wild adventures, family activities and hands-on experiences happening across our three counties.

📅 Explore all our October half term activities and find your next wild adventure here:
👉 https://www.wildlifebcn.org/school-holidays

21/10/2026

🍄🍂 Fungi & folklore of our local woodlands… 🌿✨

From mushrooms with magical reputations to fungi with some rather unusual names, our woodlands are full of fascinating stories! 🍄👀

Swipe through to discover some of the fungi and folklore found in our woodlands this autumn. 🍁

🔎 Spotted some fascinating fungi on your autumn walks? We'd love to see them! Send in your photos to [email protected] and share your fungi finds with us. 📸🍄

Remember to admire fungi without picking them, and leave them undisturbed for wildlife.

21/10/2026

🍎🍏The second Luton Apple Day last weekend was a great success and saw lots of the community come together to learn about, buy and taste heritage apples, press and taste fresh apples, support local makers and crafts, enjoy live music, guided walks and much more!

20/10/2026

🦇Thank you bat lovers – we’ve counted the takings and this year we raised £10,349 from our Cambridge bat punt safaris!

🙌This is a fantastic figure – the second highest since we started the tours ten years ago – and it will help us protect and restore the precious habitats many bats rely on.

The bat punt safaris run from May to September each year on the River Cam and are a partnership between the Trust and Scudamore’s punting company. This year was a fantastic year for noctule bats with several reported most nights and Daubenton’s bats were regularly spotted skimming over the river surface, but once again the pipistrelles were the stars of the show wowing the participants.

💚Thank you to Scudamore's Punting Company for their continued support, everyone who bought tickets and all the volunteers who act as expert guides each night. We’ll see you again in the spring!

20/10/2026

Ewe shall not pass… without stopping for a baaaa-rilliant photo! 🐑🌿

📸Jane Pearman at Woodford Halse Nature Reserve

Address

The Manor House, Broad Street, Cambourne
Cambridge
CB236DH

Telephone

+441954713500

Website

http://www.wildlifebcn.org/

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