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'.
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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.
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.
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Entrepreneur Annemiek Hoogenboom receives Rothschild medal
Social entrepreneur Annemiek Hoogenboom received a prestigious medal from The Wildlife Trusts at an event in London on 24 October, in honour of her outstanding fundraising for humanitarian and…
Stephen's Vale
This link will open on the Avon Wildlife Trust website.
Wooded valley with a beautiful waterfall. Perfect spot for bluebells in Spring, diverse plant species, birds and butterflies.
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.
Holwell Reserves
This link will open on the Leicestershire Wildlife Trust website.
Enjoy a walk at Holwell Reserves, disused quarries, with a mixture of grassland, woodland and exposed rock faces create a peaceful atmosphere throughout the year. A special place for bats,…
Talk: The Humber Reserves
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Grimsby and Cleethorpes Area Group are joined by South Humber nature reserves warden, Simon Wellock, who will talk about the reserves he manages.
Burns Beck Moss and eastern nature reserves
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
Join us to learn more about the fascinating nature reserves in
the east of Cumbria.
Accessible nature reserves
A selection of Wildlife Trust sites with great access and facilities for pushchairs, wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. Find out which nature reserves have excellent disabled access.