Dog walking on reserves
Information and advice for those wishing to visit our nature reserves with their dog/s.
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The nature reserves we care for are some of the best places to visit in Surrey if you love wildlife and the great outdoors.
A Week in the Life of an SWT Reserves Officer
Steph Boore takes us through a typical week in the life of an SWT Reserves Officer during the winter months.
Pucks Oak Barn & McAlmont Reserves (inc. Hayden Copse & Glebe Wood)
A small collection of reserves including a beautiful restored barn, orchard and ancient woodland.
Spring butterflies
Learn about the early butterflies that make an appearance in spring and where to find them in Surrey.
Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve
A beautiful private educational nature reserve nestling in semi-ancient woodland. Nower Wood hosts our flagship education centre for schools and adult learners.
Careers
Looking to start a career in the conservation sector but are not sure where to begin? We have created some helpful tips to get your first environment sector job.
Hornet
The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…
My career path
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
Reserve Safari: Norbury Park Conservation Grazers
SWT Marketing Executive Billie Pearce heads out with the Grazing Team, gaining insight into conservation grazing, Norbury Park and what makes the team tick.
Hornet robberfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Small copper
The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…