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 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.
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.
Tuesday Talks: A history of environmental activism at Twyford Down
This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.
Exploring the history of ecological resistance
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…
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…
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…
Talk: The History of Bees
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Join Isle of Axholme Area Group for a talk by Simon Bower on the fascinating history of bees in the UK.
Natural History GCSE
The Natural History GCSE claims to prioritise nature connection and bringing theory and experiential learning together to support our future leaders. Surely, it’s worth exploring.
Talk: The history of Havergate Island
This link will open on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
The history of Havergate Island, by Steve Everett