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Welcome to our page! We are the county’s leading conservation charity, working to protect wild spaces and wildlife in Shropshire.

We are the county's leading conservation charity, working to protect wild spaces and wildlife in Shropshire. Become a member and help nature recover!

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erate any content that is offensive or abusive including material that is obscene, violent, aggressive, argumentative, harassing, defamatory, unlawful, insulting, indecent or otherwise objectionable. This includes any language that can be construed as offensive, sexist, racist or homophobic. Please note that we retain the right to hide or remove any comments that we consider inappropriate. This extends to spamming and any material judged to be off-topic in subject-specific areas. We retain the right to block individuals who repeatedly ignore this policy and post inappropriate content on our page. In these cases warnings will be give beforehand.

✍️ Our Moderation Policy

In general, we don’t moderate posts on our page or groups – except when offensive language is used or libellous allegations are made. We have a duty to protect our staff and volunteers, so while deleting comments is a last resort and very unusual, our position is that any post containing libellous accusations should be removed. If an individual continues to post content contrary to our House Rules (see above) then we’ll be forced to block that person from the page, but we would prefer not to do this and warnings will be given beforehand.

17/06/2026

🦋 The nation has spoken… and the peacock butterfly is officially the UK’s favourite!

With its bold red wings and eye-catching ‘eye spots’, this stunning species topped a nationwide vote by Butterfly Conservation – and it’s one many of us will recognise from our own gardens.

Did you know?
🌿 Peacock caterpillars feed on nettles
🌸 Adults love nectar-rich flowers like buddleia
🏡 They’re a common sight in parks, gardens and countryside across the UK

While it’s great to celebrate this beautiful butterfly, many species are struggling due to habitat loss and climate change.

Want to help? Let a patch of nettles grow, plant for pollinators, and take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count.

Have you spotted a peacock butterfly yet this year? Let us know below 👇

16/06/2026

No cheating! Can you guess what this is a photo of?

Friends of Pontesford and Earl’s Hill were out surveying, and despite cool, windy conditions, they spotted three glowing...

✨ One was found at a previously recorded site at the south end of the hill
✨ Two were discovered at the bottom of the Craft Valley – a brand new location!

We didn’t spot any at the top of the Craft Valley this time, but it’s still early days.

A huge thank you to the Friends of Pontesford and Earl’s Hill for carrying out the survey 🙌

Could these be the [redacted] recorded on an SWT reserve? Watch this space…

15/06/2026

“Exit, pursued by a bee…” 🐝

It’s one of Shakespeare’s most famous stage directions (altered a smidge) – but what happens when we look at it through a wildlife lens?

In this fascinating blog, Dr Cath Price explores the world of bees, their importance, and how nature has long inspired our culture and storytelling. Bees and other pollinators play a vital role in keeping our ecosystems thriving, yet they need our help now more than ever.

Take a few minutes to dive into this thoughtful and entertaining read, and discover the connections between literature, language, and the natural world.

📖 Read the blog: https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/dr-cath-price/exit-pursued-bee-apologies-shakespeare

Let us know—have you ever had a close encounter with a bee? 🐝🌼

12/06/2026

Our Senior Reserves Officer Seb joined the Shropshire Ringing Group at Clunton Coppice to ring chicks just before fledging – and together they ringed 19 chicks and 2 adult females!

Over the past few weeks, the group has been carefully monitoring nest boxes to see which species are nesting and when chicks are ready to be ringed, with a particular focus on Pied Flycatchers.

Bird ringing provides vital data on population numbers, breeding success, and the timing of key life events. This information helps us track changes, such as population declines, and put conservation measures in place to support these species.

📸 See image credits on each photo
⚠️ All birds are handled and ringed under licence from the BTO British Trust for Ornithology

10/06/2026

Join Luke Neal, Head of Landscape Recovery on a few site visits!

Our Landscape Recovery Team delivers work on private land in partnership with landowners across Shropshire through a suite of programmes including land management advice, river re-wiggling and natural flood management.

09/06/2026

What a fantastic start to the Pride for the Planet series!

A huge thank you to Vivian Ross-Smith for an inspiring and thought-provoking session on "Qu**rs and bogs: communities in times of oversaturation". It was a brilliant reminder of the deep connections between identity, performance, community, and the natural world.

Missed it? Don’t worry – there’s still more to come! 👇

Join for the remaining sessions in this exciting webinar series, bringing together LGBTQ+ voices from across the environmental sector:

🌱 Nature held me close: carving out q***r space in academia – Dani Crowley
🗓 Tuesday 16 June | 12–1pm
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83703852461

🌍 Q***r Ecology in Practice: Nature, Bias, and Inclusive Conservation – Connor Butler
🗓 Tuesday 23 June | 4–5pm
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84426470143

These sessions are open to everyone – whether you’re looking to learn, reflect, or feel inspired.

Don’t miss out – sign up and be part of the conversation 💬

***rEcology ***rVoices

08/06/2026

It’s World Ocean Day!

“But we’re in Shropshire… why does the Ocean matter to us?”

Because there’s only one Ocean. 🌊

🔗 One huge, interconnected ecosystem
🌊 Not divided by borders (even if we learned about five!)
🙌 And every single action we take impacts it

Even here in landlocked Shropshire, what we do every day matters.
From how we dispose of waste, to the energy we use, to the food we choose — it all flows downstream.

The same challenges we see in our rivers and lakes — pollution, habitat loss, overuse — are happening on a much bigger scale in the Ocean. And those impacts come back to affect wildlife, people, and our future.

So today, we’re joining the call to say: Ocean, not oceans. Because we’re all connected.

06/06/2026

Day 6 of – butterfly spotting! 🦋

Have you noticed more butterflies dancing through the sunshine lately? ☀️ From bright Peacocks to delicate Common Blues, Shropshire is alive with colour right now!

Why not take a moment today to slow down, head outside, and see how many species you can spot? Whether it’s your garden, a local park, or one of our nature reserves, there’s a whole world of wildlife waiting to be discovered. 👀

💚 Top tip: Butterflies love warm, sunny spots and nectar-rich flowers—so keep your eyes peeled!

Let us know what you’ve seen and share your photos below 📸👇

04/06/2026

🎉 This we want to thank all of our volunteers!

We’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to the people who generously give their time in support of our conservation efforts - without you, we would never achieve our vital mission for wildlife.

The dedication of our volunteers is truly inspiring; their energy, enthusiasm, and innovative ideas bring us closer to our vision of a wilder Shropshire.

These numbers are just a small insight into the last year alone!

If you aren't currently a volunteer for Shropshire Wildlife Trust but would like to join the movement to restore nature in Shropshire, we'd love to have you on board!

Find out more: https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer

🔍 National Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers everywhere.

03/06/2026

June is bursting with opportunities to connect with nature across Shropshire!

From outdoor adventures for little ones to inspiring talks, guided walks and exclusive member events, there’s something for everyone this month:

🌱 Wildlings toddler sessions (weekly from 3rd June)
🦫 Bringing Home the Beavers talk – 4th June
🌸 Summer Flowers & Butterflies walk – 7th June
🚜 Pam’s Pools Open Day – 14th June
🌼 Field Pharmacy (Members’ Event) – 20th June

Whether you're exploring wildflower meadows, discovering hidden nature reserves or learning about vital conservation work, we’d love you to join us.

📅 Find out more & book your place: https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events

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