Tag: Nature

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.  […]

A small brown water vole sits at the edge of some water.

Funding success thanks to Acorn Fund donors

Thanks to your generous support of our Acorn Fund, we’ve unlocked funding for two vital conservation projects on our nature reserves. The Acorn Fund is an ongoing pot of money that is allocated specifically to help Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust access important grants from the Landfill Communities Fund – a national scheme that supports […]

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 […]

Snipe wading in shallow water surrounded by reeds

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 […]

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Become a member for a small amount per month to help us to manage our nature reserves, campaign for local wildlife, build on our engagement work with local communities and lots, lots more.