Wading through a sea of grass
As part of their Peatland Progress Communities and Education internship, our new team members joined Henry Stanier to learn how to conduct grassland surveys.
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Hello from our new interns
We are delighted to welcome three interns to the Communities and Education team, as part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded Peatland Progress project.
Meet the Team - Adam Everest
Adam joined the Great Fen team in January 2025 as Wet Farming Delivery Officer. This brand new role is part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded Peatland Progress Project.
Creating a Care Home Oasis
Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech now features a lovely wildlife and wellbeing garden, thanks to a fantastic community effort and the Trust's youth volunteers.
April sightings
More and more warblers are in song, and now that lady’s smock is in flower, there is something special to listen out for. From corn buntings to cuckoos, the Fen is stirring.
To Peat or Not to Peat - that's the compost question
Are you ready for #PeatFreeApril! Or still confused about peat-free vs peat compost? What is peat-free compost made of? What are the pros and cons? Why should you care about gardening peat-free?…
Enjoying and protecting nature with your dog
As the weather warms, hopefully more of us are heading outdoors. Walking brings enormous benefits to our physical and mental wellbeing. Bringing your dog along gives them the opportunity to…
March sightings
Amidst the changeable weather, signs of spring are peaking through. Keep your eyes and ears open.
From Classroom to Conservation: Students design the future Great Fen
Environmental Science A-Level students from Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology left the classroom to visit the Great Fen and design their concepts for the Fen of the Future.
Women in Conservation - Introducing Jasmin
Never letting anyone else's expectations of what she could achieve limit her ambitions, International Women's Day seems the perfect opportunity to properly introduce Jasmin Atkinson:…