Blog: Derren Ball

Springing into conservation

Monday 17 March 2025

As his year as a conservation trainee draws to a close, Derren discusses his highlights and learnings...

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Binder or beanpole?

Thursday 28 November 2024

From coppicing to clearing reedmace from an icy pond, conservation trainee Derren is getting to grips with winter on our nature reserves...

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Jack getting to know the cattle at Ipsley Marsh

Cows and conservation

Friday 26 July 2024

Meet Derren, one of our newest conservation trainees...

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