Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust sends a message of support to teachers The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust Outdoor Learning team have launched a programme of offers to support teachers during this transition period in education. It’s a tough time for children and teachers alike as children return to school, so the Outdoor learning team at the Trust want to be able to offer support where possible, […]
Giant hogweed – possibly the UK’s most dangerous plant Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is often referred to as the UK’s most dangerous plant, with its toxic sap that can cause life changing burns and blisters for those that come into contact with it.
Good news as housing development application on Owlthorpe Fields refused Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are delighted by the decision by Sheffield City Council’s Planning & Highways Committee to refuse planning permission for a housing development application on Owlthorpe Fields in Mosborough.
Be a citizen scientist in your own back yard! How many different birds, insects, plants, fungi and mammals can you find in your garden? This Garden Wildlife Week (1-7th June) join Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust in carrying out a Bioblitz of your back garden
Local wildlife to benefit from international support [lead]Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust are very happy to welcome Egress Software Technologies Ltd on board as a Diamond Level corporate supporter.[/lead] The international company, which provides intelligent email security and collaboration solutions, has opened up a new branch in Waverley, and as an environmentally aware business wanted to help make the local landscape rich […]
Wild at Heart at Home Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s Wild at Heart project has been transformed to enable project participants to stay connected to nature and each other during lockdown. Wild at Heart is a National Lottery Community Fund project that delivers friendly and supportive nature-based activity sessions for adults over 50 years, helping to improve well-being and personal […]
Go peat free for wildlife With garden centres re-opening today Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are urging people to go peat free in their gardens to help wildlife. As part of their Action for Insects campaign, which aims to change the future of insects, Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are asking the local community to make small changes in their […]
River Rother Restoration Project Completion Some good news! The River Rother Restoration project has been completed at Woodhouse Washlands nature reserve. Three in-channel berms have been installed to diversify the flow of the river, along with corresponding re-profiling of the river banks. Two floodplain bunds have been created to hold back surface water on the floodplain, creating temporary bodies of […]
New guide encourages us all to take urgent action for insects The Wildlife Trusts and partners launch new practical initiative to help insects and reverse sharp declines in their populations A FREE downloadable Guide to Taking Action for Insects is packed with easy to follow practical tips for the garden and the home With a connection to nature proven to boost wellbeing, it’s hoped the guide will […]
Helping you to connect with nature at home Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust launch #NatureAdventures to support people isolating at home to connect with nature and each other. Whilst we are all socially isolating, the Trust is providing new ways, through their website and their social media channels for people to engage with nature. From expert videos and practical wildlife gardening tips to […]