CRT events

Take a look at our exciting array of wildlife events and get closer to the countryside. Each event is led by a wildlife expert or enthusiast: from pond dipping and bluebells to fungi forays and the Dawn Chorus. Most of our events take place at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset. Find out more below and book your place today.

The Friday Farm Walk

Every Friday 2-3pm from April to September. Enjoy a walk around the farm led by estate manager Hannah Bosence and guest leads. A different theme each week, from meadows and margins, to grazing practices and heritage breeds. Free event, donations welcome. Read more

Saturday creative at the farm

Every Saturday 11am-12pm from May to September (unless other events on). Free creative sessions with Charlotte, both guided and self-led, which connect you to the wildlife and landscape of Bere Marsh Farm. Donations welcome. Read more

Folk Song Walk and Tea

Explore a beautiful part of the county, discover the nature to be found on our doorstep, and hear songs relating to the natural and rural world, we meet along the way. Followed by drinks, homemade savoury scones and cakes. Read more

Green Farm community days

Come along and learn more about our plans for woodland management and the restoration of rare lowland heathland at Green Farm. Monday 20th July 10am-12 midday and Thursday 23rd July 3pm-6pm. Read more

Summer workshop: grow mushrooms on wood

Led by expert mycologist Andy Knott of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, a hands-on workshop to learn how and why to grow mushrooms in wood. Take the log home with you to grow mushrooms in your garden. Read more

Discovering bats in summer

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

Creative workshop: willow weaving garden sculptures

Weave your own garden sculpture such as a dragonfly or flower using willow harvested from Bere Marsh Farm. Guided by expert Yanina Stockings, you'll learn different techniques, ideal for beginners and keen weavers. Read more

Farmers & Makers Market

Shop locally at our Farmers & Makers Markets at Bere Marsh Farm. Buy fresh from our local producers, including cider vinegar, fresh bread, botanical candles and handmade walking sticks carved by our volunteers. Read more

Discovering bats in autumn 1

Discovering bats in autumn 2

Fungi foray - Autumn 1

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

Latest

Come and join our farmland bird study walk at Groundswell

Join us at Groundswell for a bird conservation walk with experts Dr Vince Lea & Gavin Siriwardena. Learn practical ways to support farmland birds.
Explore Somerset's beautiful Meadow Trail Walks and support conservation

Explore species-rich meadows at Lyndeard Farm & support conservation. Guided walks until July and café treats. Book now to help nature thrive!
Minister visits Brays Farm to learn about nature-friendly farming

Minister Stephen Morgan visits Brays Farm, learning how nature-friendly farming supports both the environment and viable business practices.
Heavy horses help manage bracken at Green Farm, Surrey.

Discover how Comtois horses help restore heathland at Green Farm, Surrey, reducing carbon impact while conserving wildlife habitats.

Volunteer with the CRT

Would you like to help wildlife and do your bit to create a landscape bursting with life? To enjoy quiet time connecting with nature to benefit your wellbeing, or to get stuck into exciting conservation projects with a friendly team? To learn new skills or develop existing ones? Whatever motivates you to consider volunteering, we’d love to have you in our team.
What We Do

The CRT promotes nature-friendly farming to help reverse biodiversity decline and combat climate change. We believe nature is integral to good farming and we protect, promote and regenerate our land and all life on it. We put our philosophy into practice on over 2,000 acres of working farms, small-holdings and woodland across England.
School trips on the farm
Bere Marsh Farm

Mixed farmland, Dorset
Slow-worms – the gardener’s best friend

The UK has 6 native reptile species including the curious slow-worm (Anguis fragilis). Although serpent-like in appearance, slow-worms are in fact limbless lizards and an amazing example of de-evolution.
Pierrepont Farm

Dairy Farm, Surrey
Our farms and wildlife

The CRT has a wide range of wonderful properties across the UK. Many of these have been left to us in legacy whilst others were purchased to save the land - full of precious ecosystems and habitats - from intensive farming.
Conservation Volunteer

This is your chance to get 'down and dirty' to help CRT improve the habitats and environment on our farms, with a wide range of conservation projects and initiatives.
David Mills MBE

Trustee
The Buzz Café

Open Fridays and run by our wonderful volunteers. Enjoy tea, eco-friendly coffee, soft drinks and homemade sweet treats, set in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm.