The Great Fen project is one of the most exciting habitat restoration projects ever undertaken in Britain. It will create a 3,700 hectare wetland. www.greatfen.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3muoz3fd5ls2yWe went batty with our Little Bugs on Wednesday, learning all about bats for #InternationalBatNight. We also made use of the massive windfalls in the mud kitchen for fabulously fruity soups and cakes! Wonderful to meet so many new families! @wildlifebcn.org #preschool #outdoorlearning04 Sep 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoz3fd5ls2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3muop4fgoos25Come and visit our new 'Everyday Histories of the Great Fen' photography exhibition at the Rothschild Bungalow for our Heritage Open Day. https://www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2026-09-20-rothschild-bungalow-open-day-heritage-open-days @wildlifebcn.org #WoodwaltonFen #HeritageOpenDay #photographyexhibition #fenlandhistory04 Sep 2026 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3muop4fgoos25https://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mujlp6t25s2tLast couple of places remaining! [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujlp6t25s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mu2lge6hvs25Due to the forecasted rain and wind this Saturday, we have postponed our International Bat Night guided walk at Woodwalton Fen. The new date is Saturday 5th September, new start time 8pm. So, if you'd been sad to miss out on this sold out event, now's your chance! https://www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2026-09-05-rescheduled-international-bat-night-great-fen-guided-walk27 Aug 2026 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2lge6hvs25https://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mtszdpmap22pDelighted to meet Fiona & Helen after their epic Rothschild's Way walk. They're fundraising for a women's literacy project with Ugandan charity Kanaama https://www.justgiving.com/page/fiona-bristow-5 This 39 mile route Wicken Fen-Woodwalton Fen is impressive any time, let alone in a heatwave. Well done ladies!24 Aug 2026 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtszdpmap22phttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mtgrht2chc2yThere’s an exciting multi-media showcase happening at Peterborough’s Railworld Wildlife Haven this Sunday, 23rd August! Science into Stories is a stunning display of artworks celebrating the Fens created by the local community, young and old. @wildlifebcn.org https://www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2026-08-23-science-stories-multimedia-exhibition19 Aug 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgrht2chc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mtgrht2chc2yThere’s an exciting multi-media showcase happening at Peterborough’s Railworld Wildlife Haven this Sunday, 23rd August! Science into Stories is a stunning display of artworks celebrating the Fens created by the local community, young and old. @wildlifebcn.org https://www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2026-08-23-science-stories-multimedia-exhibition19 Aug 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgrht2chc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mtghsoo4m22y📵Unfortunately, our phone line is broken and appears to have been for a little while. If you've sent us a voicemail we cannot listen to it, sorry! Please email info@greatfen.org.uk while we are getting a new phone system arranged. Many thanks for your understanding! @wildlifebcn.org 📸Studio-Anneka19 Aug 2026 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtghsoo4m22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mtbt47qcz22iAbsolute heroes! Can't thank everyone enough. What a national community effort! [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Aug 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbt47qcz22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mtbrlclrwk2pAre you beginning to harvest what's survived the drought, only to find the weather's sent it squiffy? Discovered unusual shapes fruiting in the garden? Well save them and bring them along to our Wonkiest Veg competition at the Apple and Harvest Fair! Can you top last year's hilarious entries?17 Aug 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbrlclrwk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mtbhdalymk2lIt was battle of the rafts at our first Wild in the Woods Day Camp! What a brilliant activity. They worked to design and build their own unique rafts, then gently lowered them into the main pond to see who's would float (or withstand attack!). #summerholidays #schoolholidays #activitiesforkids17 Aug 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbhdalymk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mt2hqumpj225(1) Here's a recap of the Intro to Invertebrates for teens workshop from 2025! Attendees learnt why invertebrates are important, used a range of surveying techniques and examined specimens under a microscope which helped to identify the species.🦗 LAST FEW PLACES AVAILABLE for this year's event!14 Aug 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2hqumpj225https://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mt2h654mv22hWant to step inside this historic building and learn about about the history of the Fens? Join our Heritage Open Days- Rothschild Bungalow Open day🏠 Find out more and book your FREE ticket via the events link! #heritageopendays #woodwaltonfen #nature #history #freeevent #familyevent #greatfen14 Aug 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2h654mv22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mt2erwoc6k2rLittle Bugs is back!🐛 Join us on Wednesday 2nd September to explore our nature reserve and discover more about its wonderful wildlife! Book now via the link below: https://www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2026-09-02-great-fen-little-bugs #preschool #familyevent #nature #outdooradventure #greatfen #activities #ramsey #cambridgeshire14 Aug 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2erwoc6k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3msv3ardrqc24We're very sorry to have cancelled a few events recently. Our apologies to everyone booked for the Adult Owl Pellet Dissection who missed out due to the burst water pipe! Thankfully now repaired...(1)12 Aug 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv3ardrqc24https://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3msv2umeyuc2oJust the bright sunshine mood lift we all need right now! 😍 @wildlifebcn.org [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Aug 2026 11:51 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv2umeyuc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mspl5tlkwc2tPlease watch this update from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue about the current fire at Holme Fen NNR: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C7RHF395C/?mibextid=wwXIfr10 Aug 2026 07:26 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspl5tlkwc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mrswbxd22c2iCambs Fire & Rescue Service have shared a plea for visitors to Holme Fen to please not cross the cordoned off sections. The ground may be very unstable, looking safe on the surface but burnt hollow underneath! They’ll keep checking for hotspots over the next few days. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jul 2026 21:58 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrswbxd22c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mrsfchsrqs2kPlease take care exploring around our reserves at the moment! The ground is so dry, cracks are becoming cavernous. Who knows where you’ll end up?! @wildlifebcn #drought #heatwave29 Jul 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsfchsrqs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mrrpanm2hc27Our thanks to the numerous teams tackling the Holme Fen fire and to everyone who’s shown concern for this special site. Please share how important it is that any ignition source, from the smallest cigarette ember to portable bbqs and campfires are kept well away from our flammable dry peat soils! [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jul 2026 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrpanm2hc27https://bsky.app/profile/greatfen.org.uk/post/3mrn562glr22gOur summer nature trail is all about #MagicalMoths! From tomorrow, we’ll be hiding photos of our favourite Fen species around the Ramsey Heights nature reserve. Grab a free tick sheet from the info hut and go exploring! We’d love to know which real moths you see too! @wildlifebcn.org27 Jul 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:vrcicvguefgildrx4s3exon4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn562glr22g