The Wildlife Trusts

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Ways to stay connected with nature

Matthew Roberts

500,000 people involved with our events

2,300 nature reserves across the UK

100 coastal and undersea conservation projects

98,000 football pitches of wildlife-rich land

We are a grassroots movement that believes we need nature and it needs us. More than 850,000 members and 35,000 volunteers work together with their Wildlife Trust to make their local area wilder and make nature part of life, for everyone.

Every Wildlife Trust is an independent charity.

We’d love you to join us.

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Coronavirus

The Wildlife Trusts response and ways to stay connected with nature

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Paula May

Take Action for Insects

Today 41% of insects face extinction. But it's not too late to save them.

Take action today

Marmalade hoverfly © Chris Lawrence

Climate and ecological emergency

We need to act now for a Wilder Future

What we are doing

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We need change!

"Nature urgently needs our help to recover. And it can be done." - David Attenborough

Read our proposals for a Nature Recovery Network

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Create a container garden for wildlife

Perfect for small gardens or window ledges

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Ecosystems permanently damaged. Irreplaceable habitats destroyed.

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See spring wildlife

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Latest news and blogs

Tune in to wildlife during tough times

The Wildlife Trusts have created wonderful online nature activities to encourage everyone to tune in to wildlife at home this spring –…

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How to work from home - and stay connected to nature

When working from home, it can be really easy to stay in front of a screen all day and never venture outdoors. We’ve got some easy ways…

Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), walking on stem of Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

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Incredible insects

Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers…

Making nature part of life

Planning and development

Building homes, business premises and transport links could and should have an overall positive impact on nature.

Vine House Farm field with red tractor and birds © Nicholas Watts, Vine House Farm Bird Foods

Farming

Over 70% of the UK’s land is farmed in some way – so how this land is managed has a big impact on wildlife.

Nature for health and wellbeing

Spending time in nature makes us happier and healthier.

Fisheries

Unsustainable fishing activity can destroy marine habitats and drive species to extinction. The Wildlife Trusts work towards a…

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Road verges

Road verges are home to almost half of the UK’s wildflower species!

Learning and education

The Wildlife Trusts believe all children should have access to nature.

Find your Wildlife Trust

Learn about the UK's wildlife

Species

Hornet mimic hoverfly

With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect…

Species

Bluebell

In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the Bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in…

Species

European hedgehog

A gardener's best friend, the European hedgehog will happily hoover up those pesky slugs. Famously covered in spines, this small…

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