Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has recently spoken of its frustration after a fourth major fire at the Skylarks Nature Reserve, off Adbolton Lane at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham over last weekend.The fire, which reportedly happened on Sunday 19th September, decimated an experimental … [Read more...]
Wildlife-rich greenspace should be central to the future plans of Broadmarsh
Following the announcement that internationally renowned architect Thomas Hetherwick had been appointed alongside development company Stories to create a new vision for the former Broadmarsh site in Nottingham City Centre, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has today re-iterated its view that … [Read more...]
Encouraging kids to be “wild” at Nottingham’s island quarter
Children from Sneinton C of E Primary School have been sprinkling wildflower seeds at The Island Quarter development to usher in Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s annual “30 Days Wild” campaign.Green space is at the heart of The Island Quarter development - with a ‘green river’ concept to create … [Read more...]
Wildlife Trust pulls out all the stops for Lockdown Lovebirds via Valentine’s Meal Deals
With lovebirds across the county set to spend Valentine’s Day at home this year, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s trading team, which runs centre’s at the charity’s popular Attenborough and Idle Valley Nature Reserves, have put together a range of home delivered meal deals to make preparing for a … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire-based pastry producer expands its commitment to reduce plastic waste
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE-BASED pastry producer Addo Food Group has expanded its pledge to reduce its environmental impact within its Riverside bakery factory by 2030.In partnership with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the chilled savoury pastry manufacturer, which has six sites … [Read more...]
New hope for popular peregrine family after unusually long wait for a chick comes to an end
A popular wildlife web cam at Nottingham Trent University, in the heart of the city centre, is proving hugely popular during the country’s lock down.Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has today spoken of its relief that a chick has been spotted in the nest of a peregrine falcon family it monitors in … [Read more...]
Nottingham records thousands of wildlife observations in international nature competition
Between Friday 24th and Monday 27th April, nature enthusiasts from across Nottingham took part in the City Nature Challenge, an annual event documenting nature and helping residents and professionals alike to better understand urban biodiversity.The Over one hundred people took part in … [Read more...]
Customers go wild for new bird food delivery service
The trading arm of local charity Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has introduced a temporary local delivery service to enable customers to care for their feathered friends whilst staying safely at home. The team, usually based at the much loved Attenborough Nature Centre, has been unable to … [Read more...]
From grassland to meadow – A nature recovery success story
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and staff from British Gypsum have been collaborating for many years but work over the past 12 months will really support nature’s recovery thanks to the transformation of a barren grassland area in to a wildflower meadow adjacent to the charity’s Bunny Old Wood.A … [Read more...]
Ruddington Spring Fair to Support Wildlife
Love plants and want to help support wildlife on your doorstep? Come to the annual Spring Fair in Ruddington on Saturday morning 16th May. This popular event is organised by the South Notts group of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to raise vital funds to support local … [Read more...]