Sam is already halfway through his first year as a Great Fen Reserves Officer. He's moved from a role in the highest lands of Scotland to the lowest lands of the Fens and seen a lot of the…

Alan Bowley, now retired, moved to the area in the 1990s to be Senior Reserves manager at English Nature (now Natural England) covering Woodwalton Fen and Holme Fen. 25 years on from the original…

Goats, tigers and elephants roam the Great Fen, but you might need a night-time visit for the best chance to encounter them.

As part of their Peatland Progress Communities and Education internship, our new team members joined Henry Stanier to learn how to conduct grassland surveys.

Our valued volunteers from Supported Steps in Ramsey and the Youth Rangers have been back at work improving the site for people and wildlife.

We are delighted to welcome three interns to the Communities and Education team, as part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded Peatland Progress project.

Adam joined the Great Fen team in January 2025 as Wet Farming Delivery Officer. This brand new role is part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded Peatland Progress Project.

Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech now features a lovely wildlife and wellbeing garden, thanks to a fantastic community effort and the Trust's youth volunteers.

More and more warblers are in song, and now that lady’s smock is in flower, there is something special to listen out for. From corn buntings to cuckoos, the Fen is stirring.

Are you ready for #PeatFreeApril! Or still confused about peat-free vs peat compost? What is peat-free compost made of? What are the pros and cons? Why should you care about gardening peat-free?…