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Wren ©Andy Rouse/2020VISION

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Stand up for nature by joining campaigns, supporting local wildlife at home and urging political leaders to protect and restore the natural environment.

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Protecting wildlife in Yorkshire

Together with our supporters and volunteers, we are committed to creating a Yorkshire rich in wildlife for everyone. From saving our wildlife and wild places to bringing people closer to nature, we have a vision of a wilder future.

Our work for wildlife

Spring Day © Derek Parker 2020

Spring Day © Derek Parker 2020

Embrace your Yorkshire roots this spring

Discover the best of Yorkshire's wild woodlands.

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A curlew wading in the shallows of a lake

Curlew

Ground Nest Fest

Join us on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April, come celebrate the many ground nesting birds who make our Yorkshire uplands their summer home.

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The Wildlife Trusts play a very important part in protecting our natural heritage. I would encourage anyone who cares about wildlife to join them
Sir David Attenborough

Close-up shot of a Long-tailed Tit bird, featuring its white head with a black and gray cap, black wings, and soft, delicate pink and white plumage, with a keen eye visible.

Wildlife gardening in spring

As temperatures drop, prepare your garden for winter wildlife visitors. Find a plethora of tips and advice on our Hub.

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Coastal landscape at dawn, showcasing a long sandy beach partially covered in snow, with small waves breaking in the ocean under a blue and cloudy sky. Foreground shows golden-colored dune grass, with a sandy cliff to the left.

Wild spring events

Wild your spring with this season's range of events.

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harvest mouse

Amy Lewis

Discover our new online shop

By purchasing from our shop, you’ll help support our continued work in protecting Yorkshire’s wildlife and precious natural habitats.

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Get involved

There are loads of ways to experience and support Yorkshire's amazing wildlife and wild places! From visiting our nature reserves to events, membership and opportunities, find out about how to get involved.

Potteric Carr Visitor Centre

(c) Tom Marshall

Visitor Centres

Potteric Carr

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winter sunrise at Spurn DC

(c) Clare Galpin

Visitor Centres

Spurn Discovery Centre

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Latest news

Discover more about our work at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

A water vole, lady's slipper orchid and pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly

Water vole - (C) Terry Whittaker

Lady's slipper orchid and pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly - (C) Shutter stock

State of Yorkshire's Nature

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A puffin with sand eels in its beak

(C) Richard Steel 2020VISION

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