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Beaver Training with Derek Gow
As the release of the beavers at Willington, in the Trent Valley, gets closer, a small group of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust employees and…
The secret world of fungi
What do you think of when you hear the word fungi?
A big thank you to beloved volunteer George Challenger.
After about 50 years of being involved with the Miller's Dale reserve loved volunteer George Challenger is hanging up his tools.…
Marine Wildlife and Me
Donal Griffin, marine conservation officer for The Wildlife Trusts, shares the experiences that inspired his love for the sea.
Wild Bearded Vulture in the Peak District
Who would have thought I would be writing a blog about one of the most amazing birds ever to visit the UK!
To see a wild Bearded…
First Ever Bearded Vulture in Derbyshire
This is the first time that this amazing species has been seen in Derbyshire and only the second time on record that the species has…
Raising Awareness of a bird in danger
Swift Awareness Week 2020 runs between 27 June and 5 July and aims to alert everyone to the threats facing this charismatic species.…
Reconnecting with nature
21 year old student Lucy Benniston tells us all about her experience with 30 Days Wild and how it has helped her reconnect with nature…
Tale of a blue tit nest box
Member Helen Lidgett tells us all about her resident blue tit family that she has been spending time with over lockdown.
Just when we thought more badgers would be vaccinated against bovine TB…… along come no-cull zones.
The Chair of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and vet, Dr Sue Mayer gives an update on the Government’s plans to develop no cull zones,…
Where did Derbyshire get it's names?
Hello. Or WES ǷŪ HĀL, I may have said a little over 10 centuries ago.
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the names of…
Happy Birthday John Varty, 100 years old!
We would like to wish John Varty a very happy birthday, he turns 100 today! He was a Vice President and Vice Chair for the Trust and an…