We asked two of the Countryside Regeneration Trust’s farmers, how the exceptionally wet start to the year was affecting their livelihoods. Read more
It is the end of an era at the Countryside Regeneration Trust’s (CRT) Pierrepont Farm with farmer Mike Clear finishing his tenancy on March 31st, 2024. Mike and his family moved onto the farm in 2006 and have seen a lot of change at the Surrey dairy farm during the last 18-years. Read more
Join us in our mission to protect and preserve the delicate balance of nature in Cambridgeshire. Together, we can make a real difference in securing the future of water voles for generations to come. Read more
Hire our rustic Threshing Barn – the quintessential countryside venue for your next event, conveniently located on our charming farm Read more
Discover the many minibeasts out there as you go exploring. See how many species you can find on our spotter sheet. Read more
How many people does it take to catch a newt? In the case of the first formal newt survey ever held at Bere Marsh Farm, it’s actually four members of the Countryside Regeneration Trust’s (CRT) staff, plus two extra conservationists licensed to carry out the operation. Read more
A map of Bere Marsh Farm Read more
Thanks to kind donations, we have been able to buy new tools for our fantastic volunteers at Green Farm and Bere Marsh Farm. Read more
We've been supplementary feeding farmland birds at Lark Rise farm this winter, thanks to money donated to our Twelve Gifts of Christmas campaign. This provides vital support for Red List species such as yellowhammers, linnets and reed buntings. Read more
Thank you for visiting Bere Marsh Farm. If you would like to see more flowers and wildlife please give a donation today. Read more
The ideal activity to keep the kids entertained during the holidays: come and enjoy a free guided nature walk at beautiful Bere Marsh Farm and see how we carry out riverfly monitoring. Read more
Discover an array of fascinating facts about the UK's six reptile species, many of which we know are living on the Countryside Regeneration Trust's land. Read more
Matthew Elphick and Betsie Edge have built an inspiring dairy business on Brays Farm and are leading the way using regenerative farming techniques. The Lark Editor Laura Hollis paid them a visit. Read more
Join us for an autumnal fungi foray at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by expert mycologist Andy Knott, we'll explore a variety of habitats as we search for the many species of fungi on the farm. From the tiniest emergent mushrooms so easily overlooked to flamboyant conspicuous species like Fly Agaric, Andy will help identify what we find and have plenty of fascinating facts to share along the way. Read more
Discover an array of moths and butterflies at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by moth expert Jack Oughton, he'll open the moth traps set out around the farm the night before for everyone to see and discuss. We'll then go on an hour's guided nature walk around the farm, focusing on butterflies, as well as the other wildlife spotted along the way. Read more
Join our enchanting bat walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by bat expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group. We'll provide heterodyne detectors for you to use to help identify species, plus Mariko will share many fascinating bat facts along the way. Read more
Nature is a great lifter of spirits, and never more so than at this time of year when we’re all straining to spot the signs that the worst of winter chills, endless rain and battering storms are behind us. Read more
Local action can make a big difference, but sadly many species cannot be supported by one farm alone. By working with neighbours and partners we can make the countryside more connected and ensure wildlife has all it needs to thrive. Read more
The natural world is unpredictable and regularly throws a curve ball at farmers. So, two or more heads are better than one to support each other and decide the best way of managing land. Find out how and why the CRT and its tenant farmers share knowledge with other nature-friendly farmers. Read more
Volunteers are playing a key role in the battle against a species that blights our rivers – Himalayan balsam. Teams have spent the summer pulling out this dominating, invasive plant on many of our properties, including Pierrepont Farm in Surrey, Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset, and Lark Rise Farm in Cambridgeshire. Read more
Set your alarm early and get ready to enjoy the dawn chorus at Bere Marsh Farm, on our guided tour led by birding expert John Lockwood. With John's help, you can identify the birdsong unique to each species. We'll follow this with a warm drink and pastry for breakfast at the Buzz cafe. Read more
Come along to Bere Marsh Farm and learn all about the six native reptile species found in the UK. Led by the CRT’s in-house reptile expert Nick Dobbs, this event will include a guided nature walk. Read more