Discovering bats in autumn - SOLD OUT

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

Flourishing floodplain meadows

Discover how we are restoring floodplain meadows and why this rare habitat is vital to our countryside, with conservationist and floodplain meadow expert Helena Darragh. Read more

Fungi foray - SOLD OUT

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

Pollinators: why so important and how can we help?

Explore the incredible role of pollinators and why pollination is vital with ecological scientist Jeff Ollerton. From understanding the main groups of pollinators and why they matter, to discovering numerous ways in which we can all help to support their declining numbers. Read more

Species conservation at Lark Rise Farm

Find out how we are protecting and helping to grow numbers of six Red-list species at Lark Rise Farm in Cambridgeshire. CRT conservation officer and wildlife expert Vince Lea will explain how the Red-list system works to identify our most endangered species in the country and share our approach to successfully reversing their decline on our farm. Read more