Following on from the success of last year’s project that saw over 30 ponds created or restored across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire on behalf of Natural England, Wildscapes CIC have been appointed again to deliver a number of ponds across Doncaster and Barnsley this winter.
Category: Updates
Volunteers support Redmires water vole survey
Thanks to National Lottery players water vole (Arvicola amphibius) is one of six species being supported through the Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership which have found their home along the Conduit, ditches, drains and rushy run offs at Redmires.
Did you know that England’s planning system is changing?
We need an effective planning system to help us all benefit from a wilder future, where nature is recovering and we all live in healthy communities with natural green spaces on our doorsteps. We know that the current system isn’t working, but we’re concerned that the new reforms will make a bad situation even worse.
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 […]
No tricks, just treats!
Keep your little monsters entertained this Halloween half-term with our spooktacular Wild Play events and uncover some mushroom mysteries!
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!
83% of public say Government should offer nature jobs to those unemployed in COVID-19 crisis and beyond
Nature groups are calling on the PM and Chancellor to announce a major funding package to provide new green jobs and training through nature recovery work, as part of their spending review.
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.
We are excited to launch our #ActionForInsects school guide
We have launched a new FREE suite of resources available for teachers, uniformed groups and home schoolers. Six sessions have been developed aimed to inspire and educate young people about our amazing insects.
Making Wild Memories in Lockdown
As we approach autumn and the change of season, we’re now reflecting on our wild memories of lockdown. Many of you got in touch to tell us how lockdown allowed […]