Wilder Chesterfield will be aiding nature’s recovery in our urban spaces, street by street, by making nature a priority to people where they live.
Right now, nature is disappearing fast, and many of us feel cut off from the wild world around us. It's affecting our wellbeing and fuelling climate anxiety. This exciting two-year pilot project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is all about turning that around.
With urban wildlife under increasing pressure, the project aims to turn the town’s streets into homes for the species that were once thriving there, such as hedgehogs, bats, swifts, and the Big Five pollinators: flies, wasps, bees, butterflies and moths.
By creating richer, greener urban spaces and empowering local communities, we’re laying the foundations for a wilder, healthier Chesterfield where nature and people can thrive side by side.
Through community action this project aims to:
Your Guide to Bringing Nature Home
At Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, we believe that nature should be part of everyone’s everyday life. These simple actions give you inspiring ways to bring wildlife back into your neighbourhood.
Whether you want to transform a tiny yard, green up your street, or join local community action, this is the place to start. From making a bee hotel to starting a wildlife garden from scratch, click on the link below to see all actions or view the menu below
How to Make Your Home or Street Wildlife-Friendly
How to Support Local Species
(c) Paul Hobson
Bat Survey (c) Kayleigh Wright
Community groups enjoying nature in Chesterfield, Helen Mitchem
How to get involved
Check out our volunteering opportunities: Volunteer with us
Take part in citizen science by recording wildlife sightings: Record your sightings
Start a neighbourhood rewilding group to transform shared spaces.
Or feel free to contact us on wilderchesterfield@derbyshirewt.co.uk
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Wilder Chesterfield is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to lay the foundations for a wilder Chesterfield where nature and people can thrive side by side.
