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…
Beavers spotted at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve
Beavers have been recorded at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve for the first time after footage captured on the morning of May 1 was shared with the Trust. The sighting marks an exciting moment for…
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.
What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
Blashford Lakes Monday Closures
All site facilities at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve will be closed on Mondays from Monday 8 June until further notice due to staff shortages.
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…
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.
Flexford Nature Reserve
Flexford nature reserve is an urban oasis in the heart of Chandler’s Ford. Much loved by local people, it has an interesting mix of woodland and flower-rich wet meadows that support a variety of…
Downland Reserve Volunteers
We need volunteers to help us on our nature reserves and other land we manage.
Anton Lakes Local Nature Reserve
Embark on your Chalk Stream Quest at Anton Lakes Nature Reserve.
Nature Reserve - Incident Report
Please let us know if you spot something on one of our Nature Reserves that you feel needs reporting. We won’t be able to respond to your feedback but it will help us to deal with some of the biggest challenges and keep a log of activity. Please don’t intervene or put your own health and safety at risk on site.