We are looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation and a passion for our values, we would love to hear from you.
Take a look, through some of the common species of wildlife that live in the South Yorkshire area around Sheffield and Rotherham.
A recently extended patch of heathland and woodland, neighbouring Wyming Brook.
Information and resources about actions you can take for nature's recovery in Sheffield and Rotherham.
Our Acorn Fund is a pot of money allocated specifically to help release money from the Landfill Communities Fund. Your donation can be the key to unlocking funding worth thousands of pounds to make a huge difference for local wildlife.
Would you like your wildlife photograph to feature in our Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Calendar 2027? Our photography competition is now open for entries!
If you’ve captured the beauty of Sheffield and Rotherham’s wildlife or wild places, or have taken a photo that will inspire a love of the natural world, then complete our entry form and send us your photos!
We welcome photos of all wildlife – insects and amphibians, birds and mammals, fungi and wildflowers, and everything in between. We want to celebrate the nature and wildlife that can be found all around us, in our urban areas, on our nature reserves and green spaces, or in your own garden!
Thirteen lucky photographers will each win an A4 space in our Sheffield & Rotherham Widllife Trust Calendar 2027, as well being showcased at our AGM, in our Kingfisher magazine, and on social media.
There is also a special Young Person’s Category for under 18s, so make sure to get the whole family involved!
Entries will be assessed by a judging panel including external guests to help us make those difficult decisions.
You don’t need to be a professional photographer or have fancy equipment, just a keen eye for a great photo! A quick tip though: all photos must be high resolution and taken in landscape orientation.
Closing date for entries: 31st July 2026
Full terms & conditions are available below.
But most importantly – have fun! Taking photographs of the natural world around you can be really rewarding. Whether you’re a beginner with a camera phone or a semi-pro with a huge camera, the point of this competition is to enjoy nature!
– All images must be high resolution (300dpi, and at least 420mm wide if possible) in landscape orientation.
– All photos must be taken in the Sheffield and Rotherham area.
– If you are under the age of 16 you must have permission to enter from your parent or guardian. By submitting an entry for the competition, your parent or guardian is deemed to have given such consent and to agree to the use of the entry as described in these terms and conditions.
– Photographs must not have won an award in any other photographic competition.
– By submitting an image to the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Photography Competition you are consenting to us using your images in print and online with author credit including use in our magazine, website, social media channels and calendar.
– We value your support and do not pass on information about you to any group or individual outside the Wildlife Trusts. If you are not on our email subscription list, we will not automatically contact you about future photography competitions. If you wish to receive regular updates from Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust by email, please sign up via our website.
By submitting images to the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Photography Competition, each entrant confirms and warrants that: