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.
Sheffield Plan Update – Our response to the second round of consultation on the green belt sites proposed to be released for development Sheffield Plan Update – Our response to the second round of consultation on the green belt sites proposed to be released for development
Wild Futures: Double the Impact! Support from our followers has helped raise an incredible £13,644 in just seven days through our Wild Futures Big Give Christmas Appeal, opening up opportunities for even more children and young people to experience and enjoy nature.
New Partnership Connects Communities with Heritage and Nature at Parkwood Springs Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust in new partnership to improve nature across Parkwood Springs area and inspire local people to connect with nature on their doorstep.
Free Wild Wellbeing sessions launched to support communities through the winter months Residents across South Yorkshire are being invited to take part in a series of free nature-based wellbeing sessions designed to ease stress, support recovery from ill health, and offer a calming break during the darker months.
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places Two of the UK’s largest conservation charities, the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts, are warning that the UK Government’s blinkered “Build Baby Build” agenda is creating a perfect storm of threats to nature, and that this is at odds with the public’s ambition for protecting wildlife and habitats which is at an all-time high.
Celebrating our Impact Our impact covers three outcomes, everything that we do supports one of more of these ambitions. Click on the outcomes below to find out more information or watch the video to learn about our impact. 2025-2026 Another great year supporting people and wildlife across Sheffield and Rotherham. Including a 5x increase in harvest mice nests […]