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Learn more about when to see different wildlife across our region, discover how to help hedgehogs in your garden and more in our free wildlife guides.

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From videos and quizzes to green living tips and activity sheets, we're here to help you connect with nature at home, wherever you are.

Wildlife gardening by Tom Marshall
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Autumn wildlife highlights

As the golden glow of autumn sets fiery leaves alight, nature shows no sign of slowing down. It's time to wrap up and start exploring!

Acorns by Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

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Our most popular nature reserves

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Autumn hedgehog by Tom Marshall

Annual hedgehog survey

When did you last see a hedgehog?

Hedgehogs are now classed as vulnerable to extinction in the UK and we want to know how they're faring in our region. Let us know when you last saw a hedgehog and we'll enter you into a prize draw to win a free trail camera, so you can keep an eye on your own local hogs.

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Barn owl by Andy Rouse/2020VISION

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Our income has dropped sharply. Your kind donation will help us continue protecting the wildlife and wild places you love across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.

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The Wildlife Trusts play a very important part in protecting our natural heritage. I would encourage anyone who cares about wildlife to join them.
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Green living

From building a bug hotel to going peat and chemical-free in your garden, here are some simple ways you can help wildlife in your daily life.

Snail by Tom Marshall
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From becoming a member or sending a kind donation, to volunteering or buying your bird food from Vine House Farm, there are so many ways to support us.

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Read all about how we're influencing policy and standing up for wildlife both nationally and locally, and how you can get involved in our campaigns.

Sea urchins and starfish by Paul Naylor

Get closer to nature

We run events right across our region to help people forge a deeper connection with the magical natural world on their doorstep. Whether you fancy a woodland walk in Lancashire, a moth morning in Manchester or an egg case hunt on the Merseyside coast, there's something for everyone.

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