We are celebrating two years of rewilding Common Farm! That’s two years since the community pulled together to help us secure this vital space for nature in Nether Heage.

As we approach…

Beneath every wildflower meadow and ancient woodland lies a hidden hero: soil.

While often overlooked, this living ecosystem is one of our most powerful tools to fight climate change and…

Developing green skills is central to our strategy for nature recovery.
In this blog, Dominic shares his journey from trainee to Nature Recovery Assistant, showing how hands-on experience,…

It might feel early to be thinking about spring, but January is one of the most important months for getting your garden ready. While the rest of the world is still quiet, nature is already…

We often hear the phrase “the fresh air will do us good”, but outdoor learning is about much more than stepping outside the classroom. Here, Simon Lowe, Training Officer at Derbyshire Wildlife…

Iain McGowan, Living Landscape Officer for Derby at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, takes us on a journey through Derwent Meadows and highlights just how important the bats that call it home are to the…

With urban wildlife under increasing pressure, the Wilder Chesterfield pilot project aims to turn the town’s streets into homes for the species that were once thriving there, such as hedgehogs,…

Mycologist Ellen Winter from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust shares her fungi tips for beginners – and some surprising fungi facts you’ll never forget!

Ecologist Mike Waite, takes us through the overlooked world of spiders and the important role they play.

Urban wildlife in Chesterfield is struggling, but local communities are stepping up to help. Wilder Chesterfield, a pilot project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is empowering…