True fox-sedge
The true fox-sedge is a rare and threatened plant in the UK. It relies on lowland floodplain meadows and damp habitats, which are rapidly disappearing. Look for reddish-brown flowers in summer.…
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Practical Conservation Volunteer - multiple locations
Volunteer at one of our 56 nature reserves across the county
My vocation
Elaine has spent her life surrounded by wild places; when she started to volunteer with BBOWT she realised that nature conservation was the job of her dreams. As well as looking after nine nature…
My vocation
Always fascinated by wildlife, Sophie has pursued a career in nature conservation through formal education and traineeships.
She now works as an ecologist, working to conserve Herefordshire’…
Record numbers of toads helped across the road to Bodenham Lake
A dedicated team of volunteers has been patrolling the lane alongside Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve all spring, helping over 1,000 toads safely across to the lake to breed.
Record wildlife sightings at work
Get the whole team involved in recording the wildlife you spot from the office on on your lunchtime walks.
Help wildlife – record your sightings
Sarah Cadwallader of our Kington Branch encourages us to get out there and record all the marvellous wildlife we are lucky enough to see in our county!
Hampton Park Road Meadow
Situated on the outskirts of Hereford, Hampton Park Road Meadow consists of a small field of semi-improved grassland, with a scattering of mature orchard trees, a newly planted orchard, fringed by…
Public urged to record wildlife they see to support river restoration campaign
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust has launched a new website, ‘Nature Counts’ to help people record sightings of plants and animals around the county. The data collected will give the Trust a better…
Watch out – toads crossing the road!
Toads are beginning their migration to breeding lakes in early spring but can meet with obstacles on the way! Sarah Keefe looks at how volunteers are lending toads a hand in Bodenham,…
Visitor Information
Information on location, car parking, toilets, café and other facilities at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum
My relaxation
Being outdoors and surrounded by nature is important to Keith. Getting out by the river after a day at the office is the perfect wind down.