Engaging Your Wild Side

23/08/2026

Ian Rotherham's latest blog post promotes SYBRG's event on 7/8 October - Nature in its Place?, What is Native? Where does Nature belong? and features the grey squirrel!

The now omnipresent Grey Squirrel still raises the hackles of the purist nature conservationist. Take part in the big debate – ‘What is Native? Nature in its place? Where does Nature be…

15/08/2026

It is a juvenile grey heron as it doesn't have the black feathers on the top of its head - good to see!

11/08/2026

It was a really fun thing to do and the colour wands and rainbow wheels were very therapeutic - a mindful moment or two! Thanks to Meghan https://rootedintalk.com/ for organising it.

07/08/2026

If you are wondering what to take part in this Sunday with the family then this event in Shire Brook Valley may be of interest.

We are looking forward to this Sunday (9th) when we will be running our next event with colourful crafts, a rainbow trail and a chance to share memories of growing up in the area. We're at the visitor centre from 10am to 2.30pm.

04/08/2026

🐞🦋 Mini Beast Adventure – Join Us This August! 🐝🕷️

August is a fantastic time to discover the amazing mini beasts that call Richmond Park home. The meadow is buzzing with life, and if you look carefully amongst the long grass, wildflowers, logs and trees, you might spot some incredible creatures.

Keep an eye out for:
🦋 Butterflies enjoying the late summer sunshine.
🐝 Bumblebees and solitary bees collecting nectar.
🐞 Ladybirds hunting for aphids.
🦗 Grasshoppers and crickets hiding amongst the meadow grasses.
🕷️ Orb-weaving spiders spinning their intricate webs.
🪲 Beetles, ants, caterpillars and many more fascinating mini beasts.

Why not come along to our Family Wildlife Event on Friday 14th August, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, led by Ranger Nell?

It’s a great opportunity for children and families to explore the park, discover the wonderful world of mini beasts, learn more about the wildlife living in our meadow, and see just how important these tiny creatures are to a healthy ecosystem.

📸 We’d love everyone attending to take photographs of the mini beasts they find. If you’d like to share them with us afterwards, we’ll create a special post celebrating the discoveries from the day, showcasing everyone’s favourite finds and just how much wildlife can be spotted in Richmond Park.

Whether you’re joining the event or exploring the park another day, remember to look closely, leave habitats undisturbed, and enjoy the incredible biodiversity right on our doorstep.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday 14th August and sharing all the wonderful wildlife discoveries afterwards! 🌿

29/07/2026

24/07/2026

And this applies just as much to our local parks and greenspaces!

We know our nature reserves are beautiful - it's part of the reason we love them so much!

However lovely they are, our reserves are not the right place for barbecues. As the number of major fires in our wild spaces grows, we need to make sure our reserves remain a safe haven for wildlife already on the brink.

Our wildlife is already struggling in the heat - don't make things worse. Keep your barbecues, bonfires, and parties off our reserves, and always dispose properly of your waste.

22/07/2026

If you haven't visited or found your way to Shire Brook Valley, this will be a lovely event to come along to. And a chance to visit Sheffield's newest Green Flag site.

Next event! Sunday 9th August, 10am - 2.30pm

FREE family activities including a Rainbow Trail and colourful crafts! 🌈

We would also like to capture memories and stories of Shire Brook Valley if you would like to share them. Just pop into the visitor centre and have a chat with one of the team or come and write them down. 🖊🗨

08/07/2026

Will you be joining in? Lots of different activities for all ages