Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
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Red squirrel
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
Adopt a red squirrel
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a red squirrel with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership
Red Squirrel Appeal
Sadly Red Squirrel numbers in the UK have fallen from around 3.5 million in the 1870s to just 120,000 today. This is why we're working hard to help Red Squirrel and improve their habitat in…
South and West Wales
The Introduction of the Pine Marten and Plight of the Red Squirrel
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
Rachel Wilson, Environmental Consultant and Wildlife Rehabilitator, will talk about pine martens and their release in Cumbria and the affect they can have in saving the red squirrel.
Events Assistant Volunteer
This link will open on the BBOWT website.
As an Event Assistant Volunteer, you will support the member of staff who is delivering events, such as training days, local fetes, evening talks, guided walks etc., within Berkshire, Berkshire,…
Red squirrels
There are two species of squirrel in the UK; red squirrels and grey squirrels. Red squirrels are our native species and have lived in the UK for around 10,000 years, grey squirrels were introduced to the UK from North America by the Victorians in the 1800s, the first record of them escaping and establishing a wild population is 1876.
Brockholes - Events Volunteer
This link will open on the Lancashire Wildlife Trust website.
Brockholes Nature Reserve has an exciting opportunity for people to join our Events Volunteer Team assisting us to deliver our packed events programme that runs throughout the year.
It’s…
30 Days Wild events
The UK's biggest nature challenge with The Wildlife Trusts is taking place throughout June 2025. An opportunity for everyone to connect with nature. Take a look at our events!
Community and Events Assistant
This link will open on the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website.
Do you have a passion for NWT and want to assist with events or with membership recruitment? Join our staff and volunteers in fun activities and promoting NWT to potential members.
Education & Events Volunteer
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Do you have a passion for inspiring children about nature and the natural world? Would you like to help deliver environmental activities to school groups and at family events? This role could be…