Celebrating the volunteers who help protect Yorkshire’s wildlife
We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers – around 900 people give their time to help us protect Yorkshire’s wildlife and wild places, and connect people with nature.
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Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
Barnsley Main Nature Reserve
On the edge of urban Barnsley, and well connected to other wildlife havens in the Dearne Valley, Barnsley Main is part of a green landscape with an industrial past.
Volunteer for wildlife
Over 1000 volunteers are working together to create a Yorkshire rich in wildlife for everyone and you can be a part of it too. However much time you have and whatever skills and experience you bring there are many ways in which you can help the wildlife living on your doorstep.
Tree-mendous volunteers make light work
Sara, one of our Telling our Story volunteers describes a tree planting task day at Wild Ingleborough in the Three Peaks of Yorkshire Dales where many hands really do make light work. Alongside…
For current volunteers
For current volunteers
A Sunny day with the Stirley Wildlife Garden Volunteers
Back in March on a sunny spring day, Howard travelled to Stirley to meet the volunteer Stirley Gardenning group.
Howard left his cat at home who was basking in the first feline approved…
The Power of Local Litter Picking
In our quest to protect our marine environment, we often overlook the power of small, local actions. This includes accessible activities like picking up litter. While it might be tempting to…
Volunteers' Week 2020
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Volunteers' Week Celebrations
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Volunteers record success
Jim hails the success of our volunteers and what they allow us to achieve at Potteric Carr nature reserve
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.