We know a strong connection to nature is good for our mental health; now a new study sets out to measure just how much it can help. [lead]That’s the question a new study is hoping to answer. Wild at Heart, the social prescribing project from Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, has created a nature activity pack for 100 of its participants. The packs are full of resources and suggested nature connection activities for people to try out. Participants will be asked to […]
Damage to local nature reserve threatens wildlife A local nature reserve managed by Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust has unfortunately been subject to vandalism and illicit trail digging for the use of mounting biking. As a small charity with a team of dedicated members and volunteers the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust work hard to maintain and protect the beautiful but vulnerable habitats across South Yorkshire.
84% of you told us that lockdown gave you the opportunity to further connect with wildlife It is important that now as we move out of national lockdown we must not forget the importance of wildlife and how much it was there for us when we needed it; it was a classroom for our children, an escape on our daily walks and a boost of happiness to ease our worries.
Sheffield Plan also needs to plan for and recognise the benefits of nature Our initial reaction is that we support many of the high level principles but we would like the plan to be more ambitious and to go further to make Sheffield a truly green and sustainable city at a European level
Rare bearded vulture sightings highlight potential of Sheffield moors Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are delighted by the news that a bearded vulture has been seen roosting in Sheffield’s moorland.
Kick-start nature’s recovery and absorb a third of UK emissions New report from The Wildlife Trusts shows how investing in nature would reap big dividends in tackling climate crisis
The Time is Now Virtual Mass Lobby On 30 June we are coming together for a virtual lobby, inviting you, and thousands of others to ask MPs to put people, climate and nature at the heart of our nation’s recovery. The UK is at a turning point. As we build back from the current health crisis, we have the opportunity to rebuild […]
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 […]
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 […]
New report shows how nature nurtures children The Wildlife Trusts call for every child to have a daily one-hour nature boost The Wildlife Trusts commissioned a study by the Institute of Education at UCL to evaluate the impact that experiencing nature has upon children. The study focused on over 450 primary school children and the effects of Wildlife Trust-led activities on their […]