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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…
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.
Thank you events
Our way of saying thank you for your support
A Pond (more or less)
As we continue our improvement works at Blashford Lakes, a new dipping pond begins to take shape.
Blashford Lakes Boardwalk & Pond Appeal
It’s hard to believe that Blashford Lakes nature reserve was once a gravel extraction site, but now, thanks to the hard work and dedication of Trust staff and volunteers, it has become the haven…
My family
Rutland Water has been a part of Becky's life since she was 16. She has grown up with the staff and volunteers as her extended family and closest friends. At the age of 16, she met her…
Blashford Lakes Young Naturalists
The Young Naturalists session at Blashford Lakes is for 13-17 year olds who love the great outdoors and nature.
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
Team Wilder: The Jay Family
15 year old Anna Jay and her family have taken action for the environment by cutting their plastic use for Lent.
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.