Totternhoe
The result of medieval quarrying with an array of chalk-loving wildflowers
The result of medieval quarrying with an array of chalk-loving wildflowers
Local lawn care expert and former head greenkeeper, Ian Stephens, loves grass and his work creating healthy, vibrant lawns at homes across Notts and Lincs. But Ian has long seen ‘beyond the green…
As part of our annual monitoring, we get to experience the best that our reserves have to offer. This year we've seen some encouraging numbers for orchids.
Helen Moore and the Ely Local Group have made a record count of green-winged orchids
Despite the changes we have all had to face this year, our reserves team at Totternhoe have been busy ensuring wildlife and people can safely enjoy this natural space.
Habitat improvements at Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, have been made possible thanks to funding via Grantscape
The rare chalk grassland at Totternhoe, Beds has benefitted from restoration work thanks to a generous grant from Biffa Award
Totternhoe Nature Reserve is wonderful at any time of the day but there's something magical about being there after dark at our annual Creatures of the Night Event, says Sarah Cowling
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
The petals of the rare Lizard orchid's flowers form the head, legs and long tail of a lizard. They are greenish, with light pink spots and stripes, and smell strongly of goats! Spot this tall…