25th December – 5th January 12 Days Wild is our festive nature challenge, encouraging you to do one wild thing a day from the 25th December to the 5th January each year. In those quiet days between Christmas and New Year, winter wildlife is just waiting to be explored! Your wild acts could be little things to help nature – like recycling...
Wild deer are some of the most iconic mammals of the countryside. These beautiful creatures, often elusive and camouflaged, can appear as fleeting shadows in the forest, disappearing before you catch more than a glimpse. But, if you’re patient and still, you may hear the soft crunch of leaves underfoot. For many, there’s nothing...
Conservation organisations issue joint statement urging the EU Commission to reconsider its challenge over the UK closure of sandeel fishing. A coalition of nature groups from across the UK and European Union have voiced their outrage at the European Commission’s call for an arbitration tribunal to rule on the legality of the UK’s decision...
as we enter the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, nature’s beauty takes centre stage 🍂 Whether you enjoy a peaceful ramble or love crunching through piles of leaves, this Autumn strap on your walking shoes to take a walk on the wild side and join us for this year’s Big Wild Walk! Between...
Adult beaver at Knapdale, Scottish Wildlife Trust (c) Steve Gardner The Wildlife Trusts say: end enclosures and take action for beavers to be wild The Wildlife Trusts have published A vision for the return of beavers to England and Wales making the case for bringing back this keystone species to rivers in the two...
Profound thanks for championing UK nature, say The Wildlife Trusts Today Sir David Attenborough was awarded the Rothschild medal in recognition of the extraordinary inspiration, leadership and support he has given to The Wildlife Trusts federation of charities over the past 60 years. The medal was awarded at a small celebration at London Wildlife...
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of ants. I’m always looking out for signs of wildlife when out and about. Last night, whilst walking my dog I was so...
Wherever we live in the UK, we’re all connected to the sea. For this year’s National Marine Week, we’re celebrating this connection and highlighting why a healthy, thriving marine environment matters. As an island nation, we have a long history with the seas that surround us. For centuries, they have inspired artists, poets and...
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So with the results now in, what does it mean for nature? Shortly after the general election was announced, The Wildlife Trusts commissioned...
On Saturday 22 June The Wildlife Trusts travelled from across the UK to join more than 60,000 people and over 350 charities, businesses and action groups to march through central London to parliament. They had one simple but powerful message to all the UK’s political parties – that they must Restore Nature Now. The march...
30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts’ annual challenge event, where everyone involved does one wild thing a day throughout the month of June. We’re excited to celebrate 10 years of 30 Days Wild with YOU this year. Sign up today and receive a FREE pack in the post, plus lots of inspiration for activities. Visit 30 Days...
A closer look at one of the UK’s most popular beetles. The variety of beetles in the UK is staggering – around 4,000 different species! They do lots of important jobs, from shifting dung to pollinating plants. Some are fast and agile hunters, others trundle along at their own pace. They can be black...