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Arlesey Conservation for Nature (ACORN)

The organisation works with local landowners and other interested parties to manage and promote the natural environment in the Parish of Arlesey. They are a Bedfordshire County Council Parish Paths Partner (P3) and are an associated group of the BTCV, a registered charity. All activities are covered by a personal and public liability insurance.

Activities are organised for all abilities and range from: Countryside management such as hedge planting and laying, coppicing woodland and the maintenance of the local footpath network. Members also have the opportunity to take training courses as and when available. A number of members also take part in the Bedfordshire Walk4Health initiative on Thursday mornings which take in the local agrarian footpaths. Day long walks and trips to nature reserves are also organised in the surrounding areas.

Events organised for the less able range from short trips to parks, nature reserves (a free minibus is usually arranged with the It's Great Outdoors initiative) to evening events (talks and slide shows).

The group are actively involved in the day to day site management of the BCNP Wildlife Trust's Old Moat Nature Reserve and the Glebe Meadows. They are also a management partner.

This group is associated to the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers.

Publications: Noticeboard Events Diary, quarterly.
Events also published on website.

Date of AGM: October.