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…
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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…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Common bistort
Look for the delicate, pink flowers of Common bistort in wet meadows, pastures and roadside verges. It is also known as 'Pudding Dock' in North England because it was used to make a…
My 6 weeks as a DWT volunteer
'I was lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical from my workplace in order to volunteer on a project I felt passionately about. Luckily for me the Devon…
Making a gift to DWT in my Will?
Find out how easy it is to leave a gift for wildlife in your Will.
Events and filming on DWT nature reserves
Devon Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves have been featured world-wide in TV series and feature films, they’ve also been the setting for many cultural and other events. No wonder: the 50+ wild spaces we look after contain some of the UK’s most dramatic scenery and awe-inspiring nature. If you are thinking of using one of our nature reserves for your event – large or small - for any commercial or charitable activity, then you must contact us first and seek permission.
Meet Helen, DWT's Green Minds Urban Ranger!
What is the 'Green Minds' project and how is Devon Wildlife Trust involved? Meet Helen Parr, DWT's Green Minds Urban Ranger, and find out about how we are engaging with communities…
DWT response to Government's 25-year plan for the environment
After long delays the government's 25-year plan to improve the natural environment was launched today. Some of its content is welcome, but we will need an Environment Act to ensure…
DWT ends tenure as operator of East Devon visitor attraction
Devon Wildlife Trust has announced that it is ending its tenure as the operator of the East Devon-based visitor attraction Seaton Jurassic.
The hole story
Did you know that one of Devon Wildlife Trust’s 60 nature reserves is also a golf course? Penny Mason explores the story of Dawlish Warren, a place where sport and nature share a special space.…
Want to make your life a little ‘wilder’? DWT can show you how
Devon Wildlife Trust is launching a series of free on-line talks aimed at getting people, community groups, schools and businesses across Devon to turn their gardens and green spaces into havens…