Rothschild's list
Charles Rothschild was one of the first people to recognise that to protect wildlife we needed to protect places, and the list that he started in 1912 was the beginning of a much bigger movement that still lives on today.
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The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild Medal
The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild medal has been created in the spirit of this remarkable father and daughter, and honours individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their original vision; individuals without whose work the environment would be a poorer place.
Scotland MPA
Scotland MPA
The Rothschild Reserves 100 years on - Stephen Moss
Writer and broadcaster Stephen Moss looks at the lasting contribution of Charles Rothschild and his list of wildlife sites 'worthy of preservation'.
Our history
A history of The Wildlife Trusts and how it all began. In May 1912 banker and expert naturalist Charles Rothschild held a meeting at the Natural History Museum in London to discuss his idea for a new organisation to save Britain's best places for nature.
Wilder Kent Safari: History and Wildlife of Oare Marshes
This link will open on the Kent Wildlife Trust website.
Explore Oare Marshes with its Warden and learn about its wildlife and fascinating local history.
My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
Talk: Highlands and Islands of Scotland
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Scunthorpe and Brigg Area Group are joined for a talk by Geoff Trinder looking at the wildlife found in Scotland including plants, mammals and birds. All welcome!
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Broad welcome to Scotland's first ever national marine plan
The Scottish Government has today formally adopted Scotland’s first ever National Marine Plan, which sets a single planning framework for all activities in Scottish seas
Talk: The History and Wildlife of the Fens
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Discover the history and wildlife of the Fens with this talk by Geof Lee.