News
Sixty per cent of UK species in decline, groundbreaking study finds
Wednesday 22nd May, 2013
UK nature is in trouble – that is the conclusion of a groundbreaking report published today by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations.
Volunteer-led ‘River Walkovers’ a Success!
Thursday 9th May, 2013
Volunteers in Sheffield and Rotherham have successfully completed a pilot project for the Environment Agency, aimed at monitoring the health of the City’s rivers and canals. The waterways in and around Sheffield and Rotherham are home to a diverse array of wildlife, from kingfishers to fig trees.
Centenary Riverside Nature Park – a cold celebration event!
Wednesday 8th May, 2013
The former High Sheriff of South Yorkshire Julie Kenny CBE DL officially opened the new archway sculpture at the Centenary Riverside Nature Park in Rotherham recently. Designed by local artist Jason Thomson, the sculpture shows a melting pot changing into a willow arch, which portrays the award-winning park’s transition from its industrial past into a wetland and grassland nature park.
Greno Woods latest good news!
Wednesday 8th May, 2013
Wildlife Trust wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
Reflecting on Centenary
Friday 15th March, 2013
The Wildlife Trust for Sheffield and Rotherham has invited local businesses, organisations and funders who have been involved in the creation of Centenary Riverside Nature Park in Rotherham to celebrate the project’s successes so far and to help officially open a new archway sculpture at this award winning park. The celebration will take place on site on the 25th March.
Sheffield’s Urban Falcons Return for Second Season
Friday 15th March, 2013
'Sheffield Peregrines' is back! After the success of last year, the popular blog returns. Now with a live webcam, the blog follows the nest life of peregrine falcons in Sheffield city centre.
Marathon effort for Sheffield's wildlife
Friday 8th March, 2013
It’s that time of year already; Spring is here, just in time to see all those new year’s healthy living resolutions disappearing … It’s time to get back on track! So, what better time to set yourself a goal, get fit outdoors in the beautiful spring sunshine and conquer the SIG Insulations Sheffield Half-Marathon!
Countdown for the countryside
Friday 8th March, 2013
5 days left to urge MEPs to vote for nature-friendly farming
Wildlife Trust Woodland Win
Monday 11th February, 2013
With the generous support of over £18,000 from The Veolia Environmental Trust, the Wildlife Trust for Sheffield and Rotherham has completed an exciting conservation project at Greno Woods, Sheffield
HS2 phase 2 – high impact on the North’s natural heritage (national release)
Thursday 31st January, 2013
Following the Government’s announcement of its preferred route for the second phase of High Speed Rail 2, The Wildlife Trusts’ initial analysis shows that more than 200 important wildlife sites lie within a one kilometre corridor centred on the proposed route and could suffer as a result. Of these, at least 65 are at direct risk of impact from the line itself.