Since the reserve was founded in 2002, it has almost entirely been funded out of Alan and Sylvia's own pockets. In 2019, the trust was set up with the goal of safeguarding the reserve for years to come, and as part of this the reserve needs to be self-sustaining. We therefore have a number of ways in which you can support us.
All proceeds from these channels goes directly to the trust.
Becoming a member of Tean Valley Meadow Nature Trust helps support our work to develop the nature reserve.
Being a member also comes with a number of perks:
Membership costs £24 a year, or £12 for under 18s. We also offer a family membership for 2 adults and up to 2 children for £50 a year.
To become a member or find out more, simply send us an email or call us.
We have an Etsy shop
, selling TVM-themed gifts and products from the reserve.Living With Barn Owls in the Wild is a DVD film produced by Alan and Sylvia. It contains 60 mins of footage from the reserve, following a pair of Barn Owls as they roost and raise their young over a summer.
The film contains unprecidented nest box film of the owls allowing you to follow their journey in amazing detail, whilst Alan and Sylvia's commentary gives insight into how these majestic birds live and raise their young and how the nature reserve serves as the perfect habitat for them.
You can view a trailer for the film here.
We also sell greetings cards, with a variety of designs all featuring Barn Owls taken on the reserve.
The cards are blank inside and are suitable for all occasions.
