Job centre attendees offered wellbeing at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve, a surprisingly serene spot despite it’s proximity to the M6, is a draw for many people whether or not they are avid wildlife watchers and birders.
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Spring cleaning
Kirsty Tyler shares some of her spring cleaning jobs that will help our wildlife out this season.
The Greenhouse Project - A volunteer perspective
My name is Oliver Hill. I have been working alongside the Lancashire Wildlife Trust for half a year. The reason I am writing this blog is to show the work that I have done with the Trust and the…
Bumblebee mimic hoverfly
This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee.
My gateway
John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…
Mayors visit the Manchester Mosses
Their job is to sell Manchester to the world and they now have an added an environmentally-friendly attraction to their portfolio.
My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
If you go down to the woods today...
One of the most interesting parts of my job, working for Lancashire Wildlife Trust, is introducing our members to the various projects we have across our region.
You're never too young to think about the future
Writing a will can feel like a tomorrow job. I recently turned 30, which prompted me to tackle one of the things on my life admin to do list - writing a will.
My motivation
I’m Libby, and I’m currently completing a research development internship in sustainable aquaculture (basically farming in water) at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. In…
My new roots
Mary moved to Birmingham for her job and has found volunteering with The Wildlife Trust the perfect way to meet new people and put down roots in a new place.
My nine-to-five
Rob’s job keeps him very busy, whether it’s building a bridge, planting an orchard, monitoring butterflies or maintaining paths. His workload is made easier, though, with the help of valued…