The science behind how nature makes us feel better
Did you know, contact with nature has been scientifically proven to make us feel healthier and happier? Communications Officer, Ellie, finds out how.
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My close up
Once a month, Robert attends his local Wildlife Watch group in Nottinghamshire. He’s been going for over a year now and has made lots of new friends; most of all, though, he loves how much he has…
Supporter Story - Young fundraisers rally behind red squirrels in Woolston
Three young nature lovers from Woolston Park raised £100 for red squirrel conservation by selling handmade crafts and running a raffle at their local Easter Extravaganza. Their creativity and…
The Big Give has now closed, but you can still help
Wildlife is declining and the bond between people and the natural world is breaking. The way to strengthen that bond is by encouraging everyone to experience and fall in love with wildlife on…
Wild that is close to home
A late night . . . a late morning . . . a wander from my front door searching for the Wild away from the moss.
My quiet life
Jane is the Quality Manager at Sutton in Ashfield based business nmcn one of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Business partners. She has kindly shared with us her inspiring wild life story.…
My new life
Working full time in a windowless room cut Sonja off from the natural world around her; but spending time in wild places has helped her to discover herself since a shock diagnosis two years ago.…
White clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, White clover is famous for its trefoil leaves - look out for a lucky four-leaf clover in your own garden!
Red clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, red clover has trefoil leaves and red, rounded flower heads. It is often used as fodder for livestock.
Clouded yellow
The clouded yellow is a migrant that arrives here from May onwards. Usually, only small numbers turn up, but some years see mass migrations. It prefers open habitats, particularly chalk grassland…
Hare's-foot clover
The downy hairs that cover the pale pink flowers of Hare's-foot clover give it the look of a Hare's paw - hence the common name. Look out for this clover around the coast and on dry…
Life lessons from common toads
Youth Council member, Tasha, has learned a lot from the humble common toad. Here, she highlights how nature can not only improve our wellbeing, but our whole perspective on life