Calling all BDS Volunteers!

We have a request to make to all of our existing volunteers. We now have a brand new database, or CRM, in which to store all of your data that is relevant to your volunteering with the BDS. Having all of this information in one place will enable us to filter information ensuring that you only…

Dragonfly Conservation Group – Statisticians Needed

The BDS Dragonfly Conservation Group is looking for volunteers with experience in statistical ecology to assist them in exploring and analysing the BDS datasets; for example, identifying relationships between species occurrence and environmental/geographical variables. The DCG is a volunteer group of dragonfly experts that works to forward research into British Odonata, in particular species of…

RESTORE NATURE NOW – Rally 28/9/23

The peaceful Restore Nature Now demonstration will be taking place in London, Bristol, Newcastle, Reading and York on 28/9/23. Like many other conservation organisations, the BDS has become increasingly concerned about the dilution of environmental legislation in the UK and the slowdown of progress toward achieving Net Zero. The Restore Nature Now rallies provide an opportunity for…

Register as a volunteer

We are calling for all new and existing volunteers to register via this quick online form: click here. Registering as a volunteer will help us contact you regarding important updates and new opportunities. It will also allow the BDS to track your activities and celebrate your achievements.   Image by Daniele Muir

Emerging Emperor footage needed

Shout out to photographers and filmmakers! Humble Bee Films has contacted us looking for high-quality footage of an emerging Emperor Dragonfly. If you think you have a clip that would do the job that you wouldn’t mind donating please let us know.   Image: Emperor by Dave Smallshire

Join the ‘Action for Insects’ Wildlife Trust campaign

Download your free Wildlife Trust guide to positive actions you can make for insects, including dragonflies, at home and in your local community. Click here Insect numbers are on the decline in the UK, and globally, with 41% of known species classified as threatened with extinction. However, it’s not too late to reverse this decline,…

Between ages 12-18? Become a Junior Ranger!

Junior Rangers play an important role in looking after Protected Areas in the UK and the wildlife that lives there. By becoming a Junior Ranger you will have the opportunity to develop new life skills and gain experience completing outdoor practical tasks. You’ll also get a chance to socialise with like-minded volunteers and explore some…