Position details
Commitment:
Weekdays, Weekends, Any Day*Outdoor work parties are now returning in Bedfordshire. Please contact us for details*
Work parties take place on many of our nature reserves, as well as other sites across the county. They are a great way to get hands-on to help wildlife in your local area, and help us to achieve a #WilderFuture where nature and people can thrive.
Generally no skills are needed as training and tools are provided. You will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and bring something to eat and drink. Please contact the task leader of the work party you are interested in before attending, as they can provide you with directions and other details.
The first work parties listed for each county are run regularly by Trust staff and usually have capacity for new volunteers. The smaller, reserve-based work parties are more informal and infrequent.
Check out the list below for what is happening near you and for who to contact. Please note that it is possible that the venue for any of the tasks can change at short notice so please check with the task leader before setting off.
Bedfordshire Mid-Week Volunteers
At reserves across the county, every Tuesday and Thursday. Some weekend dates also.
Contact Senior Reserves Manager Aidan Matthews on 01234 364213 or bedfordshire@wildlifebcn.org
Task leader contact details:
Aidan Matthews 07734 478455 aidan.matthews@wildlifebcn.org
Andy Fleckney 07850 887271 andy.fleckney@wildlifebcn.org
Chantelle Warriner 07734 478454 chantelle.warriner@wildlifebcn.org
North Chilterns Chalk (South Bedfordshire)
Various days, mid-week and weekends.
Contact Senior Reserves Officer Aidan Matthews 01234 364213 or bedfordshire@wildlifebcn.org
Bradgers Hill
Monthly tasks run the first Monday of every month. Please contact Noreen for more information and to take part: noreen.iqbal@wildlifebcn.org
Cooper's Hill
Occasional Sundays, contact Reserves Manager Andy Fleckney on 01234 364213
Felmersham Gravel Pits
Occasional Sundays, contact Voluntary Warden Dick Allston on 01234 782280
Flitwick Moor
Occasional Sundays, contact Voluntary Warden Colin Carpenter on 01525 716371
Marston Thrift
Occasional Sundays, contact Voluntary Warden Angela Bucknall on 01234 750421
Pegsdon Hills
Second Sunday of the month, October to March.
Contact Voluntary Warden Ken Winder on 01462 850719
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