Thinking outside the Learning Objective- The Forest School Way
Read how Sarah Owens, a Head Teacher in Derbyshire, completed her Forest School Level 3 training with us and was inspired by the Forest School ethos!
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Forest bug
The shoulders of the forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
New ecological consultancy launched with nature at the heart of every solution
A new consultancy service aimed at ensuring as much space as possible is being positively managed for nature across the county, and beyond, has been launched by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
Derwent Living Forest
Derwent Living Forest oversees the creation of woodlands through the river Derwent catchment.
How to help wildlife at school
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
Rooted in Community: Growing the Derwent Living Forest Together
The Derwent Living Forest is one of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s most ambitious landscape recovery programmes but none of this is possible without people. 💚 From community orchards to school…
Wild Schools
We can help teachers and schools bring subjects to life with school visits, creating wilder school playgrounds and taking the schoolchildren out on trips to see wildlife and nature reserves across Derbyshire.
Oinking great news as pig grazing pilot launches
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s vision to create a more dynamic, wildlife-rich landscape across the Derwent Valley corridor has trotted forward with the launch of a pioneering wild pig grazing pilot…
The Wild Peak Programme: St Andrews Junior School
In today's blog, Content Assistant Kayleigh, talks about her visit to St Andrews Junior School who are taking part in the Wild Peak Programme.
Wild Outings for Schools
We offer a variety of school visits, from talks, to explorations on our nature reserves to educational workshops, all linked to the National Curriculum.
Kelp forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.