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.
Together we can continue this vital natural flood management work Last week saw some very heavy rainfall across Sheffield and Rotherham, with the real risk of flooding in many areas. However, our nature reserves at Kilnhurst Ings and Woodhouse Washlands […]
Volunteers plant 200 native trees as river restoration project is completed on local nature reserve A year long river restoration project, including volunteer tree planting, has been completed on Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s Woodhouse Washland nature reserve. The works will have a huge impact […]
Good news from our Woodhouse Washlands nature reserve for National Tree Week! As part of the River Restoration Project, our volunteers have just planted 200 native tree whips across the site. These trees will be so important for the reserve – As they grow, they will provide food and shelter for breeding birds, stabilise the riverbanks to protect against erosion, and will also help the resilience of the river against climate change.
The winning wonders of Wyming Brook Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust celebrates as Wyming Brook nature reserve retains the Green Flag Award! It has been a record-breaking year as more than 2,000 green spaces across the […]
Amazing autumn nature reserves Nature helped so many of us through lockdown in spring and summer – now is the perfect time to embrace and discover the autumnal delights it has to offer too!
Louise Haigh MP visits Carbrook Ravine A team of our staff have met with Louise Haigh, MP for Sheffield Heeley at Carbrook Ravine Nature Reserve.
Reversing the Decline of Insects at Woodhouse Washlands The report from Professor Dave Goulson, Reversing the Decline of Insects, sets out how important it is that we act now to reverse the decline of insects and see them thrive once more.
Respect the Outdoors We want you to enjoy our nature reserves and your local green spaces, but always Love and look after wildlife on your visit. #RespectProtectEnjoy
Rarely seen butterfly enjoying summer in Sheffield Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust are letting you in on a little secret- a rarely seen butterfly, the purple hairstreak butterfly, appears to have had a population increase this summer and has been spotted across Sheffield.