Save our swifts
Our project, being run in partnership with Derbyshire Ornithological Society, is aiming to help stop the decline in swift numbers.
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Volunteers Get Rewilding in Derby’s Parks
Volunteers have been getting into the spirit of rewilding at Derby’s parks by encouraging new residents, and an old favourite.
Swift
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
New guidelines call for homes for people and wildlife
Why and how to build nature-friendly housing developments
New beginnings in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter
We are excited to announce the opening of our third shop! This time, in the centre of Derby.
Homes with a view!
Sightings from your own back garden...
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust invites city to get Wild About Derby
As Derby embarks on the UK’s largest urban rewilding project at Allestree Park, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust invites the city to celebrate its nature and get wild about Derby.
Derby buzzing about new Bee Bus Stops
With tens of new Bee Bus Stops arriving in the city, it’s not just residents getting all abuzz about the Derby’s latest green investment project.
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Whilst spending more time indoors - get your nature fix by bringing it to you!
Swift Awareness Week a soaring success!
The first ever UK Swift Awareness Week, held in June (16-23rd) had over 90 events running across the country, all designed to raise the profile of the Swifts. Swifts, although still widespread,…
Swiftly Does It
Swift Awareness Week takes place this coming week (23rd - 29th June) with six events in the county. Nick Brown, who runs the Derbyshire Swift Project, explains why this bird is in trouble and…
Cracking news! Derby Peregrine Falcons welcome first chicks of the year
We are thrilled to announce that the Derby Cathedral peregrine pair have had their first eggs of the year hatch.