Climate friendly gardening
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Peatland Progress
Peatland Progress: A New Vision for the Fens will tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and the anxieties of the next generation head-on through the restoration of Speechly's Farm, bringing together the north and south ‘halves’ of the Great Fen.
Change what you eat
Eat more plant-based foods, reduce your food waste and buy local produce to shrink your environmental footprint.
The Danger of Peatland Fires
Discover why peatland fires can be hard to detect and hard to put out and how we need your help to keep our wildlife and your homes safe.
Climate-proofing your home and garden
Just as the Great Fen is implementing Nature-based Solutions to combat our changing climate, we can all take action to help our gardens and wildlife adapt. Discover some quick wins to get started…
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…
Change how you travel
Reduce your travel emissions
Peatland Progress Reaches Local Communities
We’ve had a lovely busy summer working with our community youth groups as part of the Peatland Progress project. For some groups this was a return visit but for others it’s been a whole new…
Peatland Progress Community Outreach - A Winter Diary
The community engagement for Peatland Progress has sprung into action with the new year. Our new Communities and Education Manager, Alison Chaves, updates on events, talks, TV interviews and more…
Peatland Progress Delivery Procurement Opportunities
The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants has two opportunities for consultants to contribute to the Delivery stage of its National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage Horizon project, Peatland…
Great Changes in the Great Fen
Helen Bailey shares some of the changes she has seen during her time at the Great Fen whilst working as a Restoration/Reserves Officer.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…