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Residential volunteer strimming the pathside at Donna Nook

Reflections on volunteering

After volunteering at one of our busiest nature reserves, Sophie Lane, was inspired to pursue a career in teaching.

Early snowdrops coming into bloom at Whisby

Diary of the Whisby wardens: January 2025

It's a new year and, as ever, there's a huge amount of management work to be done at Whisby and on other local nature reserves the wardens also look after.

Jelly ear fungus on a piece of decaying wood at Whisby

Diary of the Whisby wardens: December 2024

Winter brings its own challenges when it comes to managing habitats for wildlife and visitors, but even before the new year is underway, there are already glimpses of spring at Whisby if you know…

Marsh harrier at Whisby

Diary of the Whisby wardens: October 2024

The wardens are preparing the lake and reedbed habitats for the multitude of overwintering birds that make Whisby their home in the colder months.

Rare nodding bur-marigold at Whisby

Diary of the Whisby wardens: September 2024

Before woodland management takes over the schedule at Whisby for the winter, and areas of the reserve become too wet to work on, there are still jobs to be done in the reedbeds and elsewhere...…

View of the reedbeds of Far Ings in November

From Far Ings to Saltfleetby

Jill Dobbie gained valuable experience with the Trust as a residential volunteer at Far Ings National Nature Reserve and Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe National Nature Reserve.