For teachers

An activity pack for Key Stage 1 which explores Fur, Feathers and Scales.

This activity pack is suitable for Key Stage 3 and introduces adaptations, food chains and biomechanics.

The process of reverting arable farmland to chalk downland.

Discover chalk grassland species of Coombe Bissett Down and improve your identification skills with this handy guide. You can even test your knowledge with the Coombe Bissett Plant Quiz!

Coombe Bissett Plant Quiz

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Wellbeing Programmes Officer (part-time) (Maternity Cover)

The Wellbeing Programme works to put people with a range of issues back in touch with nature and works in a holistic way to engage and support them to better mental and physical health.
Project Officer (Community Engagement) Bay Meadows Nature Park

This role will lead on both the practical conservation and local community engagement with the Trust’s latest reserve; Bay Meadows in Marlborough.
Barn Owl box

See glimpses of the life of a barn owl in our nest box at Langford Lakes nature reserve.
How to identify owls

Owls are some of our most captivating birds. Their love of hunting at dawn, dusk and even in the dark gives them a sense of mystery.

Mammals of Coombe Bissett Down: small mammals

Oliver Davies, with the assistance of a trail camera, has spent the last two months exploring the lives of the reserve's more elusive mammals. In this blog post, we discover more about the reserve's small mammals.
Mammals of Coombe Bissett Down: grey squirrel

Oliver Davies, with the assistance of a trail camera, has spent the last two months exploring the lives of the reserve's more elusive mammals. In this blog post, we discover more about the reserve's grey squirrels.
Art and Craft

Get creative with these fun and informative activities.
Word searches

See what Coombe Bissett Down related words you can find in these themed word searches
Early years

Introduce signs of spring and food webs whilst developing fine motor skills in this fun game.
Poetry

Write a nature-themed haiku poem
Wildlife ID

Coombe Bissett Down wildlife identification guides and seasonal spotter sheets.
Colouring sheets

Educational colouring sheets for all ages covering key species and features of Coombe Bissett Down