Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve
Created from flooded gravel pits, Blashford Lakes is now a bustling centre of activity, used by thousands of birds all year round including kingfisher, lapwing and oystercatcher.
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Exciting changes at Blashford Lakes nature reserve
Have you seen some exciting things happening at Blashford Lakes nature reserve? We've started work to update the nature reserve thanks to two large grants and generous contributions from some…
Blashford Lakes education centre
Blashford Lakes Education Centre sits in the heart of a stunning 159 hectare nature reserve, surrounded by lake, pond, river, woodland and grassland habitats. Blashford Lakes education centre hosts a wonderful range of events for schools, birthday parties and adult groups.
Thank you - Blashford Lakes Boardwalk & Pond appeal
Thank you for supporting the Blashford Boardwalk and Pond Appeal. With your help we will be able to continue to welcome all visitors to Blashford Lakes and ensure they have an enjoyable visit exploring the wildlife of the nature reserve.
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
Swanwick Lakes has become one of the Trust’s most popular nature reserves. Much of the reserve is woodland and comes alive with bird song in the spring. Swanwick Lakes is managed in partnership…
First milestone reached in appeal to revamp Blashford Lakes
Thanks to generous donations, we're delighted to be embarking on an ambitious project to revamp the much-loved Blashford Lakes nature reserve.
Wildlife Trust responds to proposed development near Blashford Lakes
We are very concerned by a proposed development on the doorstep of our Blashford Lakes nature reserve
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve
Testwood Lakes is a hidden wildlife haven where lapwing, oystercatcher and great crested grebe breed in the spring, and butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies gather in the summer. A beautiful…
10 things you didn’t know about Blashford Lakes
Here are ten things you probably didn’t know about Blashford Lakes nature reserve
UK’s oldest great white egret returns to Blashford Lakes
The UK’s oldest known great white egret has returned to the Wildlife Trust’s Blashford Lakes Nature reserve, near Ringwood
Blashford Lakes Wildlife Tots
Join our February Wildlife Tots session to explore Blashford! Our monthly Wildlife Tots sessions are aimed at children aged 2-5 years old.
Blashford boardwalk & pond appeal update
Last year we successfully raised the money needed to renew and replace the boardwalk and old dipping pond at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. Our volunteers and staff have been working incredibly…