Lancashire Wildlife Trust | Your Local Conservation Charity

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Latest news from the North West

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Dare to be wild! New review says get long-lasting feel-good factor from 30 Days Wild

The Wildlife Trusts and University of Derby evaluate the benefits of daily nature contact with 1,000 people over five years.
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Bringing the healing power of nature to you

Staying connected to each other and to the outside world has never been more important than right now. We are proud to be offering a way…
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Dog owners urged to keep dogs on leads during nesting season

Dog owners are being asked to keep their pets under control during a critical time for wildlife.

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Free wildlife guides

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.

Hedgehog by Tom Marshall

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Stay wild at home

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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Seasonal wildlife

Spring heralds a great re-awakening - flowers unfurl fresh new petals, the dawn chorus chimes up with tantalising new notes from migrant birds, and the sun catches the first verdant new leaves.

Whitethroat by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

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Our most popular nature reserves

Please note that our car parks remain closed for now. We're reviewing the updated government advice and planning an appropriate phased return, which will ensure the safety of all our staff and visitors, and will update our website as soon as possible.

Nature Reserve

Lunt Meadows

No matter the time of year, Lunt Meadows is brimming with brilliant birdlife.

Nature Reserve

Brockholes Nature Reserve

A new kind of nature reserve where both people and wildlife thrive alongside one another.

Nature Reserve

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve

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

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Stay wild

Go wild for 30 days

30 Days Wild is back this June! Can you do one wild thing every day for a whole month? Sign up today and we'll send you a free, digital 30 Days Wild pack full of ideas and inspiration for things to do.

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Ecotherapy

Tune into the dawn chorus

The dawn chorus is one of nature's most magical experiences, and it reaches its peak in spring. Read all about why it's worth setting an early alarm and pick up some birdsong ID tips.

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What we're doing

Keep up to date with our work to protect wildlife across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside by following us on social media.

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

Sir David Attenborough

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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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Support us

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.

Image by Adrian Clarke

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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.

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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