News
Please find our latest news as well as updates about work at a national level and with our partners.
YWT in talks with Fisheries Minister over delay in marine protection
Wednesday 22nd February, 2012
A representative from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust met with Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon and York MP Hugh Bayley yesterday to discuss marine protection off England’s coastline.
Skills for Wildlife
Tuesday 21st February, 2012
The deadline for the next Skills for Wildlife traineeships has been extended until Friday 24th February.
Postcode Lottery awards Yorkshire’s wildlife £80,470
Friday 17th February, 2012
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Yorkshire’s wildlife is benefitting from a £80,470 donation this year thanks to the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Write to your local MP
Tuesday 14th February, 2012
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust continues to be concerned about the direction that Defra's review of the Habitats Regulations is taking.
Rare tansy beetle on River Ouse receives a helping hand
Tuesday 14th February, 2012
The rare tansy beetle, found only on the banks of the River Ouse which runs through York, is to be helped thanks to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s new Vale of York project.
Community Farm takes tool show on the road
Monday 13th February, 2012
Stirley Community Farm is branching out in the community this half term, to promote their community tool library and to share their skills and enthusiasm with local groups who are growing their own food.
Hedon pond revitalised
Saturday 11th February, 2012
The New Year saw a clean start for Horsewell Pond in Hedon.
*Workday cancelled - North Cliffe Wood*
Friday 10th February, 2012
Please note Sunday's volunteer workday has had to be cancelled.
Bird Love
Thursday 9th February, 2012
Show our feathered friends some love this Valentines Day. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust will be running a fun, family friendly event this coming Tuesday as part of National Nest Box Week.
Natural Arts Open Day at Potteric Carr
Wednesday 8th February, 2012
Nature and art will come together at Potteric Carr on Sunday 12th February.