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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Volunteer Reserves Officer - West Cambridgeshire
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We have new and exciting opportunities to join our Cambridgeshire Reserves Team as a Volunteer Officer for 3 days per week for 9 to 12 months.
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'.
The Rothschild Foundation
The Rothschild Foundation, rooted in over 70 years of family leadership, is dedicated to making long-term, impactful contributions to the arts, local communities, and the environment.
The Charles Rothschild and Miriam Rothschild Medal
This medal has been created in the spirit of a remarkable father and daughter, and honours individuals who made outstanding contributions to their original vision.
Conservation Work Parties - Cambridgeshire
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Join one of our Cambridgeshire work parties for a wildlife work-out. Get some fresh air, keep fit and make a huge difference for local wildlife, helping us in our work to build and maintain a…
Rothschild Bungalow Open Day - Heritage Open Days
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Celebrate Woodwalton Fen NNR with our Heritage Open Day - visit the historic Rothschild Bungalow and explore this beautiful reserve.
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.
Devil's-bit scabious
The pincushion-like, lilac-blue flower heads of Devil's-bit scabious attract a wide variety of butterflies and bees. Look for this pretty plant in damp meadows and marshes, and on riverbanks…
Devil's coach horse
A ferocious and fast predator, the devil's coach horse beetle hunts invertebrates after dark in gardens and on grasslands. It is well-known for curling up its abdomen like the tail of a…
Practical Conservation - The Devil's Spittleful
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Our volunteer team at The Devil's Spittleful are looking for volunteers to help them manage this beautiful heathland near Bewdley, Stourport and Kidderminster.
The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
Our vision - people close to nature, in a land rich in wildlife.