The Oak Wood Sculpture Trail is an extension to the existing Sculpture Trail, aiming to encourage wider exploration in the north-west of Rushmere Country Park and includes sculptures of heathland creatures. Read more
The Nature Discovery Area at The Working Woodlands Centre is open for children to discover the natural world around them. Read more
Becoming involved in conservation work, whether it be practical management, surveying wildlife or helping other people learn more about their environment is an enjoyable and rewarding way of spending your time and putting something back into your local countryside. Read more
Cyclists are welcome at Rushmere Country Park. Free access via public rights of way and our new Family Trail at Rushmere, plus specialist cross country trails for use with the purchase of a Greensand Cycling Pass. Read more
If you like being outdoors and appreciate your natural environment, we have so many activities for you to get involved in at our two main sites on The Greensand Ridge - Rushmere Country Park and The Working Woodlands Centre - and other green spaces we help to look after.
Oh Deer! is a short film produced by artist and animator Rachael Presky, as part of a project to raise awareness of the impact of deer on the woodlands of the Greensand Ridge in Bedfordshire. Read more
Horse riders are welcome at Rushmere Country Park. You can access Rushmere on horseback along the public bridleway from Great Brickhill free of charge but riding our horse-riding trails requires a Greensand Horse Pass. Read more
Responsible dog owners are welcome at Rushmere Country Park within designated areas - both on and off the lead. For everyone's safety dog walkers must abide by our on/off lead rules and pick up after their dog. Read more
Take part in our Heathland Trail to help you learn more about the value of heathland, its conservation, management and role in the landscape. Read more
All our sites and nature reserves are excellent places to get closer to wildlife - it really is all on your doorstep! Come and take a look - you never know what you might see! Read more
We believe in using the natural outdoor environment to stimulate the imagination and encourage children and young people to use creative play to understand and appreciate our natural surroundings. Read more
The Maulden Dormouse Project aims to support the work of the volunteers monitoring the re-introduction of hazel dormice to Maulden Wood and to raise awareness of the dormice among local communities and landowners. Read more
Join our team of volunteers and help us to improve the environment for the benefit of all. Read more