Wheatfen Nature Reserve

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Our events programme for 2024 is now finalised, online and ready to book! 🍄 Bookings are open for all events, some are very popular so be sure to get in early to avoid disappointment. Visit Eventbrite or our website to see the full listings: eventbrite.co.uk/o/wheatfen-nat…

There's just a couple of days left to apply for our Trainee Warden Vacancy, working alongside our current warden to manage this special nature reserve! Applications close on 13 October. For the full job description and to apply visit: buff.ly/45hNVuU

Our Trainee Warden Vacancy is a fantastic way to kickstart your career in conservation 🌱 You will learn how to manage a unique Broadland nature reserve from our current warden and develop a whole host of new skills. Closing 13 October. Apply here ➡️ wheatfen.org/about-us/caree…

Our next event is sold out but we still have some tickets left for our Autumn Walk with the Warden on Sunday 29 October. Come and enjoy the seasonal delights that Wheatfen has to offer and learn more about our autumn wildlife. eventbrite.co.uk/e/autumn-walk-…

We have a new job vacancy for a Trainee Warden to work with us to develop their nature conservation skills. The role will work alongside our current warden to manage Wheatfen and is a 12 month FTC paying National Living Wage. Interested? See ➡️ wheatfen.org/about-us/caree…

"Giving Felix the honour of crewing the first boat trip, I imagined him gently riding the ripples, the wind in his hair, as he revelled in the sights of kingfishers, crested grebes, marsh harriers & more..." Read the latest ramblings from our Warden Will: wheatfen.org/the-adventures…

Still some spaces left for our dawn chorus walk at the weekend! Set your alarms and come along for a guided walk with the Reserve Warden to experience the sounds of the dawn chorus. Includes a complimentary tea or coffee. Booking info below: wheatfen.org/events/dawn-ch…

Lovely day today @Wheatfen with @crystal_ahiable and @alicemmilner installing minirhizotron tubes for measuring belowground root production. #peatland #carbon

Did you hear county recorder Andy Brazil on on Radio Norfolk this morning sharing his hopes and fears for butterflies this year and what can do to help them in our gardens. Go to bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0… 3hr 36mins in.

We have been busy loading up the website with our exciting 2023 events programme! From our AGM later on this month, to dawn chorus strolls, children's butterfly counts (new for 2023), moth trapping and more, there's something for everyone. View & book 👇wheatfen.org/explore/events/

It was drone day today at @Wheatfen getting important LiDAR data of the #wetwoodland. And an almost all-female team, with @emilyrlines leading us, which was fitting for #InternationalWomensDay!

Has anyone set up a SmartRivers hub to monitor local river health? @NorfolkNats @Wheatfen could be something for the group to setup and get involved in? wildfish.org/project/smart-…

An inspiring and fascinating talk by Will Fitch tonight to @wvbs1 @Wheatfen is a fantastic nature reserve & great to hear how it continues Ted Ellis’s work Grateful thanks to Will & thanks for coming if you did

Great Crested Grebe at @Wheatfen today

Recently vacated bijou high-rise apartment with wetland views @Wheatfen suitable for young Reed Warbler family (sorry no Cuckoos accepted)

Thanks for being involved 😎

A return to @Wheatfen with @norfolkmoths, and an interesting few hours of surveying at night. Here’s a rather nice Golden Spot moth.

Will the Warden has just put together a new blog sharing some of his favourite wildlife highlights of the summer at Wheatfen. From voles, to sightings of alder moth larvae and attacks by feral pheasants, there's a lot to remember! Read on our website: wheatfen.org/summer-wildlif…