We work with various local parish councils and local environment groups around Aylesbury and Buckingham and Bicester, and they have many of their own volunteers. Contact the groups directly for further information.

Our mission is to enhance the Chilterns’ habitats through conservation, education and community engagement. 

We work with local communities to provide habitat management in Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns.  You will find us in the woodlands, chalk grasslands, commons, ponds and chalk streams.  We also manage 13 nature reserves for Buckinghamshire Council.

Our work can only be achieved with the help of our volunteers – people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, plus community organisations, charities, social enterprises, schools & colleges.

The Bucks Owl Raptor Group exists to further the interests of Owl and Kestrel conservation within Buckinghamshire. 

We do this through recording, monitoring, educational work, practical conservation and provision of advice. We work closely with other birding groups and under the guidance of the British Trust for Ornithology.

The Chiltern Society was established over 50 years ago and is supported by 7000 members. We manage 12 conservation sites, and have 500 volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain and improve the Chilterns for the benefit of both residents and visitors alike. 

Every day, The Conservation Volunteers (or TCV as we’re known) works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone. We do this by connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.

Buckingham Town Council together with TCV have established a group to maintain the Railway Walk in the town. The group carries out clearing and conservation work at the site, which runs along Station Road. Tasks can include wildlife surveying, vegetation management, pond work and looking after the fruit trees.

The  Buckingham Railway Walk Conservation Group meet on the first Saturday of each month in the University of Buckingham car park on Chandos Road, sessions run 10.30am to 1.00pm.

Greenway and Cycleroutes Limited is a charitable community benefit society, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The four trustees have over sixty years experience of similar work between them, and have established this new organisation to develop walking and cycling routes for the community.

Risborough Environmental Group is a group of environmentally conscious volunteers in Princes Risborough and the surrounding area. The Group’s objective is to provide opportunities for local, active volunteers to maintain and enhance the natural environment and biodiversity of the Risborough area. By creating and promoting local initiatives, and participating in other projects, REG believe that a positive difference to the environment can be made for the benefit of all creatures great and small.

Tel: 07746 368 085         (No website available)

The River Thame Conservation Trust aims to work with local people in rural and urban parts of our catchment – volunteers, farmers and landowners – to improve biodiversity of the River Thame and its surrounding freshwaters and to improve public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the river catchment and its wildlife.

The Canal & River Trust care for a 2,000-mile-long, 200-year-old network of canals, rivers, reservoirs and docks because we believe that life is better by water.

Our story as a charity is rooted in the history of the waterways themselves. Our vision is to have living waterways that transform places and enrich our lives, for today and generations to come.

We’re working with partners and volunteers to create, restore and protect high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife. As the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters, we’re reversing the long decline of freshwater biodiversity by  building a national network of wilder, cleaner, connected freshwaters. 

The Chilterns Conservation Board is the public body established to conserve and enhance the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and beyond to support nature’s recovery and enhance the quality of our local landscapes, while still staying true to the cultural heritage and character of the area.

Through our conservation work, we aim to have an impact on large areas of land, creating space for nature and wildlife across the whole of the AONB, and supporting positive changes for wildlife, heritage and people. We are committed to working with farmers, landowners and managers, local, regional and national organisations, local communities, and businesses. 

Based in Wendover, we are a mental-health charity that provides social and therapeutic horticulture to people of all ages  in our 6-acre gardens.

Our community of over 200 volunteers are an essential part of Lindengate, helping maintain the gardens, running workshops, and supporting people in sessions.

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local charity supported by people who care about protecting wildlife, including over 23,000 members. 

We are the leading voice for wildlife conservation in Hertfordshire and Middlesex.