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Listen in to our monthly podcast, In Conservation. Discover how what we do benefits wildlife and people, go ‘backstage’ at some of our most exciting events and activities and get to know some of the people behind our work with podcast host Sophie Baker for company.

In Conservation, the podcast of the Wildlife Trust BCN. A Sparkling in the Chalk Stream with Ruth.

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A Sparkling in the Chalk Stream with Ruth

Rivers are a vital part of our landscape, of course, and by their very nature connect a wide range of landscapes, wildlife and people who own, use and enjoy them.

For this episode, our Water for Wildlife Officer Ruth Hawksley and two attendees at a river fly training day, run by the Wildlife Trust BCN, chat about what it is that makes chalk streams, and rivers in general, so important. And the steps we should all be taking to help look after them.

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In Conservation: A Wild Start in Life with Debbit

A Wild Start in Life with Debbie

Giving children access to nature and wild spaces in their early years—and beyond—is vitally important, and, unfortunately, not something that can be taken for granted in our busy and modern lives. Debbie McKenzie, Communities & Education Manager at Paxton Pits Environmental Education Centre, chats about this and more.

Women in Conservation with Hilary

Women in Conservation with Hilary

From hellcats to belligerence to sheer determination: Dr Hilary Allison, Chair of Trustees for the Wildlife Trust BCN, introduces us to some brilliant women in conservation.

Previous episodes - series 1

In Conservation, the podcast of the Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants episode 14

Episode 14: Changing Climate, Changing Wildlife with Brian

CEO Brian Eversham discusses how wildlife, and the Wildlife Trust, has fared recently - and what challenges the climate crisis is posing.

In Conservation - episode 13

Episode 13: Nature and Mental Health with the Young People's Forum

Listen to this moving and eye-opening episode with Kaitlyn, Anidunnu, Charlie and Harvey, members of the Young People's Forum, discussing how they think nature can help young people's mental health.

In Conservation episode 12 - bats about bats

Episode 12: Bats about Bats with Gwen

Join Senior Monitoring & Research Officer Gwen Hitchcock to find out what links jazz hands, wet slaps and inbuilt ear defenders...

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Episode 11: Wilding Communities with Matt

Find out how we're getting communities involved with wildlife and wild places in Luton with our Communities and Education Manager Matt Sutcliffe.

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Episode 10: The Wildlife of the Fens with Henry

Find out about the wildlife that can be found colonising, and recolonising, our huge wetland restoration project in Cambridgeshire.

Ep 9: When to Mow a Meadow with Becky

Episode 9: When to Mow a Meadow with Becky

Cutting back our meadows in summer often looks brutal. Find out why we do it, and how we determine when to do it.

In Conservation Episode 8: The wonders of ancient woodlands

Episode 8: The Wonders of Ancient Woodland with Matt

Explore Wistow Wood, an ancient woodland of the Fen Edge in Cambridgeshire

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Episode 7: Nearly Dawn Chorus with Nathan

Join Nathan and Sophie as they stroll around a Cambridgeshire nature reserve to listen to an early morning chorus.

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Episode 6: Grazing's Amazing with Thomas

Senior Livestock Manager Thomas Baker chats all things lawnmower - cows, sheep, pigs - and the amazing people who look after them.

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Episode 5: Beavers About with Matt, Ben and Pete

Podcast host Sophie Baker gets a front row seat to the historic release of eight beavers to our Nene Wetlands nature reserve in Northants.

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Episode 4: A Great Fen for People with Lorna and Alison

Great Fen Project Manager Lorna Parker and Communities & Education Manager Alison Chaves chat about our Peatland Progress project

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Episode 3: Strawberry Hill Forever with Chantelle

Take a tour of our newest nature reserve Strawberry Hill with Conservation Officer Chantelle Warriner

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Episode 2: Car parks and pavements with Iain

Iain Webb takes podcast host Sophie on a surprisingly rich car park wildlife safari

In Conservation, podcast episode 1

Episode 1: Moth Talk with Mischa

Join podcast host Sophie Baker as she and Mischa Cross, Senior Reserves Officer at Pitsford Water, open the daily moth trap.

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Your host—Sophie Baker

Sophie is the editor of our members' magazine, Local Wildlife, and senior communications officer at the Wildlife Trust BCN.

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