You might like to help to create new wildlife features, such as woodlands and hedgerows, or manage established areas to keep them healthy, for example by clearing ponds of choking weeds. Alternatively, you might like to act to protect one of the species highlighted in the Borough's Biodiversity Action Plan, such as the Skylark or Water vole, by joining one of the many projects dedicated to helping these creatures. Other important activities with which you could help focus on improving people's enjoyment of the countryside, including building and managing footpaths and footbridges. Many conservation groups are grateful for a helping hand in office administration, running publicity stalls, raising funds and organising events. Your involvement will not only improve the environment but you can benefit too.
Practical conservation is an excellent way of getting fit and feeling good physically.
Also, you can meet new people and even develop new skills. In today's job market, volunteering is becoming an increasingly valuable stepping stone to a future career. How to get involved All you need to do is to contact one of the many local conservation groups in the Bracknell area listed below for details of their programme of activities and how you can get involved. Berkshire BTCV also frequently runs day and residential conservation projects in the Bracknell area. You may also be interested in becoming one of our Voluntary Rangers or Path Wardens.