Farm to Furniture - Summer School Success
In 2025, we hosted an exciting new summer school with art school STORE. Students experimented with materials made from wetland plants to design and construct their own furniture.
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Spreading seeds of hope for future success
New culverts, new banks and new plants for the new year. Natural England Reserve Manager Tristan Colaco updates us on site and team changes.
Barriers and Secrets to Success - Young People in Conservation
Young people want to work in conservation, so what's stopping them? Our Peatland Progress trainees reflect on their career journeys so far and what the barriers may be for the new generation…
News, blogs and social media
Read the latest news from the Great Fen
Ring-necked parakeet
The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
News
Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Top Ten Tips for a Successful Fenland Coddiwomple
Regular walker Paul Magan, also known as the Fenland Coddiwompler on social media, shares his top tips for anyone wanting to try out the walks and trails around the Great Fen.
Wet farming in a drought
Drought threatens success but teaches valuable lessons for future development.
June sightings
Blooming success on the restoration land requires a closer inspection of the flowerheads, for insects in search of nectar.
Project Polecat
Once extinct in our area the polecat has returned. Help us monitor the success of this species.
The Women of the Great Fen
In honour of International Women’s Day on Tuesday 8th March, we celebrate the incredible women leading the Great Fen project forward to success.