Testwood Lakes statement
We are extremely saddened to hear that a body was found at Testwood Lakes Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve on Sunday night (June 9th). Our thoughts are with everybody affected.
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Testwood Lakes Education Centre
Testwood Lakes Education Centre is a purpose built hive of activity, where learning and discovery takes place in a safe and fun environment. Surrounded by a 150 acre nature reserve of wildflower meadows, lakes, rivers and woodland, Testwood Lakes provides the perfect setting to enjoy a range of events and explore the natural world with your school or group, under the expert guidance of our knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
Happy birthday to Testwood Lakes!
Testwood Lakes nature reserve is celebrating its 15th birthday
Algae bloom at Testwood Lakes
An algae bloom at Testwood Lakes has resulted in some temporary restrictions at the nature reserve
Bird sightings at Testwood Lakes in December 2017
From swans to shovelers, here are 47 species of bird that visitors to Testwood Lakes spotted in December 2017.
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…
Vervain
An introduced plant, vervain is widely naturalised in the UK. It is a great source of nectar for all kinds of insects and can be seen on rough grassland, waste ground, coastal cliffs and roadside…
Common scoter
The common scoter has suffered large declines in the UK, threatening its survival here. Look out for this duck feeding at sea in winter when its numbers are bolstered by migrating birds.
Testwood Lakes Forest School programme for 1.5-5 years
A Six week Forest School programme for 1.5-5 year olds in Testwood Lakes lovely woodland.
Autumn Birds at Testwood Lakes
A guided walk round this beautiful wetland nature reserve with bird expert John Clark, looking for birds on their autumn migration .
Testwood Lakes Wildlife Tots
Our monthly Wildlife Tots sessions are aimed at children aged 2-5 years.
Testwood Lakes Wildlife Watch
Come and join us for our monthly Wildlife Watch. Discover the nature on the reserve and fun themed craft activities.