Our Speaker Team

The Wonderful Watery World of Waders

A non-specialist look at our wonderful wading birds covering the birds’ adaptations, feeding habits and nesting sites. You’ll hear about some conservation success stories and learn some interesting facts about these magnificent birds. There are video clips of the birds to enjoy and the talk is peppered with some interesting facts.  

Restoring Our Peatlands

It is now understood that peatlands play an important role in mitigating the climate emergency. This talk covers the importance of peatlands, how they’re formed and why they have been degraded. You will find out how The Lancashire Wildlife Trust are restoring some of the damaged sites in our area and the return of some specialised flora and fauna to the restored sites.

Peat in Gardening

This talk is designed for gardening groups to raise awareness about what peatlands are and how the use of peat in gardening and the horticultural industry has led to their degradation. Hear about the wide range of peat-free growing media and find out how the Lancashire Wildlife Trust are restoring some of the degraded peatlands and the successful return of some specialised flora and fauna to these restored sites.

From the Weasel to the Badger: Our Marvellous Mustelids

Most people have no idea what mustelids are. The Latin name Mustela means weasel. This talk gives information about the six charismatic native Mustelids that roam our countryside (and the non-native mink). It includes some facts and figures about these animals as well as references to their significance in literature and our national heritage. Throughout the talk, there will be short video clips of these animals for you to enjoy.

This is an interactive and light-hearted but informative look at Swifts - the Masters of our Skies. They are both mysterious and fascinating in equal measure. We compare them with Swallows and Martins, learn their differences and find out how we can help reverse the decline of all these enchanting guests of summer.

A delve into the fascinating world of bees! Prepare to be humbled at their industrious nature, intelligence, sense of community and gentle nature. But it's not all about the Honeybee or even the cute Bumbles, the UK is home to a wide range of overlooked but no less important Solitary Bees. But why do we need them and how can we help keep them buzzing and save the sound of summer?

Find out what you can do in any space to aid their survival.

Gardening with wildlife in mind. How to have a garden you can enjoy but which will also support our threatened wildlife.

From source to sea through the most important, largest and most accessible wildlife sites in the county. By John Lamb, author of the book.

Discover the wonderful projects that are taking place around the region to protect and enhance the natural environment on our doorstep. Featuring how we are helping Water Voles, Red Squirrels and many bird species to survive & thrive. The Lancashire Wildlife Trust works with volunteers, local authorities and land owners to provide spaces for nature and involving people young and old to engage with the natural world.