Wildlife and gardening

Helping Butterflies: Practical Action
18/03/2026 @ 19:00 at Online
 
The CRT’s wildlife expert Vince Lea will look at a range of butterflies and how we can support their habitat. From holly blue butterflies in your garden to marbled white on our farms, Vince will look at a range of species and share what we are doing at the CRT to encourage biodiversity.  
 
Pond Dipping: What's in the Water?
02/04/2026 @ 11:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Come and join us at Bere Marsh Farm near Shillingstone and try out our new pond dipping platform, kindly built by our volunteers.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
03/04/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
10/04/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Introduction to Wildlife Optics: Binoculars, Scopes and Cameras
17/04/2026 @ 10:30 - 12:30 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Learn a new skill for 2026, in this free introduction to using optics from expert David House. Discover spotting scopes, binoculars and cameras for observing and photographing wildlife and get practical tips for getting the most out of your existing equipment.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
17/04/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
24/04/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
01/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
08/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Dawn Chorus Walk with Breakfast
09/05/2026 @ 04:30 - 06:30 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Our much-loved Dawn Chorus Walk with Breakfast is back at Bere Marsh Farm. Set amongst the beautiful scenery of Bere Marsh Farm, immerse yourself in the dawn chorus, with birding expert John Lockwood on hand to help identify the birdsong unique to each species.  
 
The Friday Farm Walk
15/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
22/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
29/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
05/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Open Farm Sunday
07/06/2026 @ All Day at UK
 
Open Farm Sunday is a fabulous opportunity to connect farmers and the public to discover the crucial work farmers do producing food, nurturing nature, and protecting the environment for future generations.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
12/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
19/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
26/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
03/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
10/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
17/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
24/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
31/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
07/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
14/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
21/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
28/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
04/09/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
11/09/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
18/09/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
25/09/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.