Lancashire Wildlife Trust | Your local conservation charity

Parents with their two young children sat in a flower-filled meadow. The flowers in the foreground are in focus, with the family in soft focus behind

A family sitting in a meadow © Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography

Get active for nature

Whether you are taking part in 30 Days Wild, joining one of our volunteering sessions, enjoying a day out at the Manchester Festival of Nature, getting stuck in to some balsam bashing, or visiting our Reserve of the Month: Lunt Meadows, there's so much we can all do.

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Find an event (https://www.lancswt.org.uk/visit/whats-on)

Wildflower meadow (c) James Adler

Wildflower meadow by James Adler

Summer is coming

What to see and do in June

The warmer, longer days of June are nearly here, meaning summer is just round the corner! Explore our nature reserves this month to see blooming wildflowers, vibrant insects, summer migrant birds, and so much more.

Two people dressed as bees at the 2019 Manchester Festival of Nature

Image by Paul Heyes

Manchester Festival of Nature

Manchester Festival of Nature

The Manchester Festival of Nature 2026 is a free family festival, celebrating wildlife through arts, craft and musical activities.

Two women walking down a country lane and looking through binoculars

Image by Matthew Roberts

Take a breath and notice nature this June

30 Days Wild is a free, month-long challenge designed to inspire people of all ages to connect with nature during June. From birdwatching in your garden to exploring a local nature reserve, every action, big or small, helps you get closer to nature. Sign up today!

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Upcoming events

Here are a selection of our events - or click to see our full events listing.

Fungi - Sulphur Tufts

Ian Bonnell

Photography competition

Capture nature moments across our region and take part in our monthly photo competition!

Two people looking at an artichoke plant at a gardening event

Shropshire Wildlife Trust Wildlife Gardening Event July 2024 Josie Clarke, Theo Butler, Jermain Butler, Cut Centre Shrewsbury - Gavin Dickson

Support us

From becoming a member or sending a kind donation, to volunteering or fundraising for us, there are so many ways to support our work.

Sea urchins and starfish resting on the bottom of the ocean

Sea urchins and starfish by Paul Naylor

Campaign with us

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.

Destination Discovery: Over 40 Reserves to Explore

The Learning Centre, a wooden single storey building with a wildflower meadow in front and a fence. There is a blue sky above.

Lunt Meadows

No matter the time of year, Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve is brimming with brilliant birdlife, as well as being a fascinating Mesolithic…

Brockholes nature reserve

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Brockholes is a new kind of nature reserve, a natural haven where both people and wildlife can thrive alongside one another.

Mere Sands Wood

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve

Wildfowl, waders and abundant wildflowers thrive in this tranquil oasis of lakes and woodland.

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