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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Barnsley Canal – Wilthorpe
Barnsley Canal at Wilthorpe is the gateway into the Upper Dearne Valley. Industrial history and wildlife coexist in this extensive wetland habitat.
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
Barnsley Main Nature Reserve
Barnsley Main is a rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane.
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.
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…
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
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Volunteers' Week 2020
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Volunteers' Week Celebrations
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.
One week left to protect Local Wildlife Sites
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is asking its supporters to respond to a Government consultation by 10th May to ensure wildlife and Local Wildlife Sites are given protection in future planning policy.…