Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

16/06/2026

Are long days, warm sun, and wild trails calling your name this ? ☀️

Across Derbyshire we are working to restore vast, vibrant, interconnected landscapes - primed for wild exploration. Whether you are stepping under an ancient woodland canopy or spotting elusive species in thriving wetlands, every step connects you to a bigger vision - a wilder Derbyshire where people and wildlife thrive together.

Swipe through to find your next adventure and see nature recovery in action near you:

🌳 Woodland Walks: Stroll amongst ancient trees at Lea Wood or Mapperley Wood.

🌿 Moorland Walks: Admire beautiful views from Middleton Moor or Ladybower Wood. Watch this space... an exciting new announcement is coming soon!

💧 Wetland Walks: See what you can spot from hides at Willington Wetlands or Wyver Lane.

🌸 Wildflower Walks: Enjoy the abundance of wild flowers at Deep Dale or Hartington Meadows.

Which habitat is top of your list? Let us know below 👇

📍 Plan your visit and explore wild spaces near you: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/zsrkslmzcs

13/06/2026

Take a sensory journey with nature 👂👃🌿

As one of your activities, why not pause for a few moments and tune into the natural world using your senses. Focusing on what you can see, hear, feel, smell, and potentially even taste in nature can help you slow down, clear distractions, and feel more connected to the world around you.

Find more ways to awaken your senses in Derbyshire’s wild spaceshttps://wildlifetrusts.pulse.ly/mn6xo6hneu

Let us know your favourite ways to connect with nature 👇

12/06/2026

Restoring and connecting the Derwent Living Forest isn't just about wildlife - it’s about creating space for your own adventures, too 🌲🥾

We want to support every generation to get outside, connect with nature and explore the beauty of our recovering landscape! Whether you’re hiking across the peaks or meandering through a local ancient woodland - imagine the feeling of sharing our wild spaces with the elusive pine marten.

Explore Derbyshire knowing you’re helping to bring back lost species and restore wilder woodlands!

🎁 Receive a free cuddly pine marten when you join today: https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/join-pine-marten-membership?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=membership&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=pinemartenpeople

09/06/2026

Nature in Derbyshire needs more space 🌿

Wildlife habitats have become fragmented, species are struggling to move across the landscape, and nature needs room to recover. At the same time, new homes, businesses and infrastructure will continue to be built.

That's where Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) comes in. This law requires developers to leave nature in a measurably better state than before, delivering at least a 10% improvement in biodiversity.

Importantly, Biodiversity Net Gain doesn't increase development. It simply ensures that when development happens, nature benefits too.

At Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, we're using this opportunity to secure land, restore habitats and create bigger, better and more connected spaces for wildlife across the county 🦔🌳

Every pound generated through this work is reinvested into our charitable mission of creating a wilder Derbyshire for people and wildlife.

Read our latest blog to find out more: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/ys8sdjifmp

Biodiversity Net Gain is transforming how development contributes to nature recovery, ensuring that new housing and infrastructure leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than before. Discover how Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is using this legislation to create new habitat banks, con...

08/06/2026

Imagine opening your wallet and seeing a symbol of British nature recovery 🦔🐝🦉

The Bank of England has launched a public vote to choose which species will feature on the next generation of UK banknotes.

Out of the 18 incredible species shortlisted, there is one very close to our hearts here at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust: the pine marten.

Once a common sight in our woodlands, pine martens have sadly been lost from Derbyshire for generations. But it doesn't have to stay this way. We are actively working on plans to bring these amazing native mammals back to our county - creating bigger, better, and more connected woodland habitats where they can thrive once again.

Seeing the pine marten on a banknote would be an incredible celebration of what a could look like.

You can vote for multiple species - whether you’re backing the buff-tailed bumblebee, honouring the hedgehog, or promoting the pine marten.

Vote now: https://bankofengland.pulse.ly/iie33u55m8

Which species are making your shortlist? Let us know below 👇

07/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week might be officially drawing to a close, but our gratitude doesn't end here 💚

Our volunteers are the beating heart of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Come rain or shine, they are out there helping to monitor species, restore vital habitats, share green skills, and connect with communities!

We have a vision for a wilder Derbyshire where wildlife and people thrive together, and our volunteers play a vital role in making it happen!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every single volunteer ✨

From indoor tasks to outdoor adventures, weekly commitments to one-off sessions, and beginners to seasoned pros - we have volunteering roles to suit everyone!

Find out more and sign up: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/ftj0m6m9fb

06/06/2026

Imagine walking through a restored woodland, hearing the gentle hum of a landscape that has found its balance. In the quiet of the early morning, you look up into the dappled light of the canopy and catch a flash of chestnut fur. It's a pine marten - agile and curious - leaping between the branches of an ancient oak. After decades of absence, seeing this charismatic species is a sign that woodlands are healthy and reconnected.

You can help pine martens return to Derbyshire 🌲🐾

Every membership enables us to create the bigger, better, more joined up woodlands that pine martens need.

Join today and receive a special thank you gift!
👉 https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/ed0k1xfvzi

04/06/2026

Look up at the skies over Derbyshire and you might be lucky enough to spot our incredible summer visitors - Swifts!

To kick off their arrival this season, pupils at Walter Evans Primary School found a beautiful way to celebrate them. As part of the campaign, the school’s Eco Team created a stunning collaborative art piece and rang the bells at their local church, to get the whole community thinking about their role in nature recovery.

This project was brought to life by the Derby Nature Collective - a network of local groups, schools, and partners (including Derbyshire Wildlife Trust), working to bring nature back into our urban spaces 🏙️🌳

Because Swifts rely on urban buildings to nest, rewilding our towns and cities is vital to their survival. The bells may have welcomed them home, but the work to support them continues all year round.

👇 Want to do more for nature right where you live? Whether you're a teacher, a community group, or a resident, find out how to get involved in urban rewilding near you: https://pulse.ly/dpdamtwnfv

03/06/2026

The UK’s biggest nature challenge has begun, and it's not too late to join in!

For the whole of June, we are challenging you to do one wild thing a day. It doesn't need to be a massive adventure; it's all about noticing and connecting with nature right on your doorstep. Whether you spend ten minutes listening to early morning birdsong, take a lunchtime stroll through a local wild space, or plant a container for pollinators in your garden - every moment counts.

Taking a little time for the wild every day isn't just great for nature; it does wonders for our own health and wellbeing too 💚

If you haven't signed up yet, you can still receive your free digital pack packed full of inspiration, activity ideas, wildflower seeds, and wall charts to map out your month.

Let’s make this June a wild one: https://wildlifetrusts.pulse.ly/qiyoxfthe2

Video by Logan Walker

01/06/2026

Today marks the start of Volunteers' Week, and what a fantastic way to kick it off!

We came together to celebrate the incredible volunteers who take bold action to restore nature across Derbyshire 💚

It was a genuinely uplifting day, full of appreciation and powerful reminders of what happens when everyone plays their part to make nature's recovery happen.

One of our core strategic pillars is creating inclusive and accessible volunteering and skill-sharing opportunities. The abundance of energy in the room today perfectly captured what that's all about: building diverse, sustainable networks that drive real change so that wildlife and communities can thrive together.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special - to our corporate member Lubrizol for generously hosting the event, and to the volunteers at the heart of it all! Together, we are building a wilder Derbyshire for generations to come ✨