Our history
We were founded in 1962 as The Lancashire Naturalists' Trust. Discover our history, objectives and ethos.
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My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
A brief history of Brockholes
Brockholes has been open for over ten years, and we have been delighted to witness its remarkable growth! While the reserve is still relatively young in nature's timeline, it has already…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Lancashire Local History at Brockholes
Andrew Robinson tells us about his experience as a Brockholes volunteer and the background of the new Local Lancashire History Walks that he leads.
New heritage project at Sefton reserve to connect people with nature and history
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust are launching a new project at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve in Sefton, thanks to generous support by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The future of our planet is in our hands
The world leaders have met – well, some of them – and there is 'cautious optimism' that COP26 will have been a turning point in the future of our planet.
Our Campaigns
We're a local charity with a national voice, standing up for wildlife and wild spaces across the country and lending our support to nationwide campaigns.
Our projects
From restoring Manchester's peatlands to connecting young people with the nature on their doorstep, our projects stretch right across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside and encompass everything from conservation to community engagement.
Our work
We lobby government, work with landowners, protect endangered species and restore wild places to create a region rich in wildlife.
Common bistort
Look for the delicate, pink flowers of Common bistort in wet meadows, pastures and roadside verges. It is also known as 'Pudding Dock' in North England because it was used to make a…