Patrick Harding Legacy Thanks to a generous donation from the Patrick Harding Legacy Fund, we’ve been able to offer three inspiring nature events, completely free of charge, as a way of continuing Patrick’s enthusiasm for natural history education. Patrick Harding was a much-loved naturalist, author, speaker and adult educator, with a particular passion for fungi (and yes, he […]
Our response to Sheffield City Council regarding the 14 green belt sites proposed to be released for development Whilst we understand the need for further development in Sheffield, this must not come at a cost to local wildlife, and must not impact nature’s recovery or people’s access to nature.
Introducing Our New Chief Executive We are delighted to share the exciting news that Ed Tripp has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, following Liz Ballard’s departure in June. Ed brings with him a wealth of experience from his current role as Director of EMEC Ecology (East Midlands Environmental Consultants) – the consultancy […]
Plant Trees This Winter with South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership The South Yorkshire Woodland Partnership is making tree planting easier than ever with FREE expert support and funding help – including access to up to 100% grants for woodland creation and long-term maintenance. Why plant trees? Trees offer a wide range of benefits: From woodland creation to hedgerow planting, integrating trees into your land management […]
Taking To The Skies For Nature’s Recovery At Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust we are always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to work for people and nature. Recently we have taken a big step forward technologically by branching into using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) – more commonly known as drones – to monitor our reserves and measure our impact. […]
Things that go churr in the dark Birdwatcher Tom Hibbert explores the enigmatic world of the nightjar. If you venture out onto a heathland on a summer evening, you might be greeted by an unusual sound. It could almost be mechanical. A long, drawn-out reel, like the purring of a small engine. It runs on and on for minutes at a time, […]
Our position on green belt sites proposed for development Whilst we understand the need for further development in Sheffield, this must not come at a cost to local wildlife, and must not impact nature’s recovery or people’s access to nature.
Liz Ballard bids farewell to Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Liz Ballard, our Chief Executive, has stepped down from the Trust this June, after 13 years of dedicated service. Liz has been instrumental in transforming the Trust into one of the most respected voices for nature conservation in South Yorkshire and beyond. Since joining the Trust, Liz has steered the organisation through a period of […]
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? How 30 Days Wild can help. Struggling with irritability, sleepless nights and mental exhaustion? Joanna Foat explores how small, daily moments in nature through 30 Days Wild can help you to feel more yourself again. Recently even the smallest things were irritating me: someone stopping in front of me in the supermarket, my partner asking if I wanted Earl Grey or […]
Supporting Breeding Waders: How Monitoring Shapes Conservation Ever wondered what it takes to support birds like curlew, snipe, and lapwing during their breeding season? We’re using careful monitoring and collecting data to create the perfect mix of wet, wild, and wonderful habitats that these species need to thrive in a special conservation space. At Hammond’s Field nature reserve, we’ve been monitoring the […]