Volunteer needed! Monmouthshire Dragonfly Atlas Assistant
Image: Common Clubtail by Dave Smallshire The Monmouthshire 2030 dragonfly atlas project was set up in 2020 by Monmouthshire County Dragonfly Recorder Steve Preddy. The aim is to produce Monmouthshire’s first dragonfly atlas in 2030. We hope that together we can cover every part of the county and record the dragonflies present, and from these…
Volunteers needed- Wildfell Dragonfly Monitoring Project
Ground Control are looking for volunteers to assist in establishing a dragonfly monitoring project on their site Wildfell in Braintree, Essex. In 2021, the Evergreen Fund made a £2 million investment in the 296-acre estate to transform the ex-arable farm as a showcase of Biodiversity Net Gain and Carbon Sequestration design, delivery, and management innovation in…
Volunteers needed: RSPB Conwy Dragonfly Hotspot Project
RSPB Conwy was designated a Dragonfly Hotspot this year! This means the Conwy team are working in partnership with the BDS to manage their site for dragonflies and promote dragonfly conservation. This includes creating new pools for dragonflies and other freshwater species. They are looking for volunteers who could assist in dragonfly recording, habitat management…
Bourne Valley SSSI monitoring project
Bournemouth Water is looking to set up a dragonfly monitoring project at Bourne Valley SSSI in Bournemouth. The aim is to better understand the state of the valley’s dragonfly populations and set goals for habitat management and creation. The SSSI is made up of lowland heath, mire and fen woodland, and supports a rich diversity…
Volunteer recorders needed- Bourne Valley SSSI
Bournemouth Water is looking to set up a dragonfly monitoring project at Bourne Valley SSSI in Bournemouth. The aim is to better understand the state of the valley’s dragonfly populations and set goals for habitat management and creation. The SSSI is made up of lowland heath, mire and fen woodland, and supports a rich diversity…
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…
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
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…
Dragonfly recorders needed! Willington Wetlands, Derbyshire
The Wildlife Trust team at Willington Wetlands, Derbyshire, are excited that they will soon be hosting a family of beavers at the nature reserve! The beavers will be released into a 20 acre fenced section of the reserve where they can gnaw and dam to their hearts content. The team hopes that the beavers will…