The Fight for Marsh Lousewort
Natural England Reserve Manage, Tristan Colaco, updates us on site closures and why scrub clearance helps vulnerable wildflowers at Woodwalton Fen NNR.
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October sightings
Winter thrushes are out and about but we still have dragonflies on the wing, and other predators have arrived to take refuge in the Great Fen.
Nurturing Tomorrow's Environmental Stewards
Great Fen/ Peatland Progress: Connecting with Schools and Universities for Environmental Education
Daniel's Big Wild Walk
On Sunday 22nd October, Daniel Stoker, a young fan of the Great Fen, joined in with The Wildlife Trust's national fundraising challenge, The Big Wild Walk!
August sightings
Warmer temperatures have finally produced some better moth records, both day and night.
There's charcoal and then there is biochar
Another innovation and another opportunity to work with our partners UKCEH, this time to explore the carbon storage potential of biochar. Our guest blogger, Dr Jenny Rhymes, tells us more.
Peatland Progress Reaches Local Communities
We’ve had a lovely busy summer working with our community youth groups as part of the Peatland Progress project. For some groups this was a return visit but for others it’s been a whole new…
Project investigating sphagnum moss, mist and dew leads to award
A unique research project has led to an award for Martin Parsons, a former Great Fen colleague and Volunteer Officer. His MSc field project evaluated ten species of sphagnum for their ability to…
Young carers meet new wildlife and new friends at the Great Fen
Young carers were invited to a day out in the Great Fen to support their transition to year 7 at school. Adam Fraser, Young Carers Project Worker with Centre 33, tells us about their visit.
Youth Rangers of the Fens - Working for Wildlife
Laura Allen tells us about the busy and varied first few months for our new Youth Rangers. Discover how they've kicked off their year in the Great Fen and beyond.