Making a Splash for Nature: How one-hour ponds could help boost South Yorkshire biodiversity Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust have launched a major new campaign to raise awareness and support practical action for our rivers and wetlands, and you can get involved by creating space for water in your own community!
Growing Together: How communities are shaping nature recovery across Sheffield With support from our Nature Recovery Sheffield team, communities are using nature as a way to build pride, connection and hope. From small urban gardens to reclaimed woodlands, these stories show how people and nature are growing side by side.
Dog owners urged to play their part in protecting nesting birds and other wildlife Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is urging dog owners to help protect wildlife during bird nesting season by keeping their pets on leads when visiting nature reserves and other green spaces.
Winter work brings new wetlands and wildlife habitats to Ughill Farm Winter conservation work at Ughill Farm has created new wetlands, ponds and wildlife habitats, supporting nature recovery and Living Waters efforts.
The science behind the woods: how evidence guides our work at Greno Woods Across Greno Woods nature reserve, our evidence team is monitoring wildlife, mapping habitats and gathering the data that shapes conservation decisions. Discover the science that helps us protect this ancient woodland for the future.
South Yorkshire’s push for more trees A new feature by David Bocking explores the drive to increase woodland cover in South Yorkshire. The South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership has already supported the planting of more than half a million trees, with much more needed to reach national canopy targets by 2050.
Record Harvest Mouse Nest Count at Woodhouse Washlands A record 215 harvest mouse nests found at Woodhouse Washlands in Sheffield. Discover what long term ecological monitoring reveals about this thriving population.
Free ponds for landowners in South Yorkshire Since receiving funding from Natural England 7 years ago, Wildscapes CIC have installed over 400 free ponds for landowners across the region, and are looking to install more throughout 2026. The Aim The work forms part of the Natural England led District Level Licensing scheme for great crested newts (GCN). As the habitat delivery partner […]
Local women lead community-led environmental change in Tinsley A group of 50 local women in Tinsley is transforming their neighbourhood through community-led environmental action, supported by Nature Recovery Sheffield and local partners.
Former Sheffield wildlife charity leader Liz Ballard awarded MBE for Services to the Environment Liz Ballard, former Chief Executive of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the environment.