Volunteer ranger

Responsibilities

Liaise with the Visitor Ranger
Provide information and assistance to Park visitors
Report incidents and damage
Report inappropriate behaviour to the Visitor Ranger
Carry out site wide patrols and checks
Tidy welcome areas

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Latest

42Words artwork exhibition

Come and discover our 42Words pop-up art exhibition which is on display in four locations across Nene Park - Ferry Meadows, Bluebell Wood, Thorpe Meadows and Woodston Reach.
Celebration Leaves arrive in the Park

The Fundraising Team at Nene Park Trust are excited to announce a new initiative for our visitors – Celebration Leaves; a way of holding onto a memory in the Park and sharing it with others, while also helping to support the work of the Trust.
Autumn Festival

This October half-term, the Nene Park Autumn Festival returns to bring an exciting number of activities and events for all the family to enjoy.
Why I wanted to be a Park Ranger

21/09/20 Greg Higby, Park Manager tells us what made him want to be a Park Ranger from an early age.

Conservation volunteers

Conservation volunteers help to improve the Park for both people and nature, undertaking practical conservation and maintenance tasks as part of a group.
Woodcraft volunteers

To develop skills that will enable volunteers to produce wooden items to sell in the Visitor Centre.
Firewood volunteers

A group of volunteers who chop, prepare and store wood from Nene Park wood stocks in order to sell it later as firewood.
Hit squad

A smaller, dedicated team of conservation volunteers, who have access to Trust vehicles to carry out specialised maintenance tasks.
Visitor Centre volunteer

Engage with Park visitors and help out in the Visitor Centre and Gift Shop.
Woodlands site support

Help maintain the Woodlands site in Castor, including the sports pitches and facilities.
Wildlife survey volunteer

To undertake scientific surveys of various mammals, insects and birds.
Nene Outdoors volunteer

For volunteers with an interest in watersports, you can help the Nene Outdoors team in ensuring that all visitors enjoy a great visit to the Park.
Education volunteers

To assist the Nene Park Trust team in delivering educational activities in Nene Park.
Events volunteers

To assist Nene Park Trust in delivering public events in Nene Park.

Ferry Meadows

Ferry Meadows is the ideal place for a family day out and one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough city centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year.
Autumn 2020 Parklife is out now!

Read our quarterly newsletter with updates on what's been happening in the Park over the summer and the exciting developments coming up over the next few months.
Nene Park Update - 10 September

Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases nationally, the Government have issued new guidance which comes into force on Monday 14 September.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
Water Pay & Play Activities

At Nene Outdoors, we run a ‘Pay and Play’ scheme, providing visitors of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to enjoy the watersports we have on offer. There’s no need to book – simply turn up, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Where are the pay stations?
Where to stay

There are plenty of options for places to stay close to Nene Park so that you can make your visit more than just a day trip.
Why I wanted to be a Park Ranger

21/09/20 Greg Higby, Park Manager tells us what made him want to be a Park Ranger from an early age.
Artists in residence in the Park

Our new Park Art: Artist in residence programme runs from August to October and provides new opportunities for artists, and creative experiences for visitors in the Park