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Help us create a Yorkshire rich in wildlife

Yorkshire. Home to some of the most magical wildlife and wild places you’ll ever see.

A place to discover dazzling displays of wildflowers, butterflies and dragonflies. Marvel at a starling murmuration or seabird city. Dip into the hidden world of rockpools. Find owls, bats, moths, badgers and glow-worms at night. Explore hills and valleys, meadows and rivers, woodland and wetlands, heath and cliffs.

It’s undeniably special, but it’s also under serious threat.

Our beloved wildlife is in devastating decline:

  • 17 plant species have gone extinct in Yorkshire since 1970
  • 1 in 4 of our plant species have declined since 2000
  • 7% of our macro moths have declined since 2000
  • 35% of our breeding birds have declined in their distribution since 1990

Nature can't act to stop and reverse these trends - but we can!

Will you join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and make a real and lasting difference?

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We have a vision of a wilder Yorkshire…

For nearly 80 years now, we’ve been a driving force for nature’s recovery in the county. 

Supported by our members, we’re creating and connecting a network of high-quality habitats on land and at sea by:

  • Managing 100+ local nature reserves – these popular places are havens for people, but vital ‘Noah’s Arks’ for our wildlife!
  • Regenerating whole landscapes from our seagrass meadows to the limestone grasslands of Wild Ingleborough and an area of upland peatland the size of Bradford!
  • Giving wildlife a voice by influencing local decision makers, businesses, investors and 500+ planning consultations each year
  • Reintroducing loved and lost species
  • Empowering and organising Yorkshire’s communities to take long-term positive action for wildlife through #TeamWilder
  • Tackling invasive species
  • Connecting people with nature and inspiring them to care for it through unforgettable events, educational school visits and more

Please lend us your support. If we act urgently and together, we CAN ensure a wilder future for Yorkshire.

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When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

 

  • Unlimited free admission and parking at our visitor centres

  • A subscription to Wildlife Yorkshire our quarterly magazine, packed with all our latest news

  • Discounts on some of our unforgettable wild events

  • A vote and a voice in how we are governed

  • Invitations to exclusive experiences, like our annual Members’ Day celebration
     

Plus, when you pay by monthly Direct Debit, we’ll also send you a FREE copy of Discover Yorkshire’s Wildlife worth £14.99 - the most comprehensive guide to where, when and how to see wildlife in Yorkshire!

Wildlife Watch Pack

Family and Junior membership

Our family members receive all of the usual membership benefits above, plus:  
 

  • Four Wildlife Watch magazine a year, packed with craft activities, posters, competitions, quizzes and more
  • A Wildlife Watchers handbook, filled with hints and tips to get closer to wildlife
  • A bumper welcome pack, stuffed with stickers, badges, posters

...whilst our Junior members can just enjoy the benefits of Wildlife Watch.

Wildlife Watch is The Wildlife Trusts nationwide membership scheme for kids (under 15) who are passionate about our wild, wild world!

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Give the gift of membership

Treat your loved ones to a whole year of unforgettable wild experiences.

Your special gift will be delivered in a unique box containing a copy of celebrity gardener Jack Wallington’s ‘A Greener Life’ book, wildflower seeds, a ‘Beevive’ bee revival kit, a cuddly creature and a selection of vouchers to redeem in our shops and cafes.

Find out more and order your pack at ywtshop.org.uk

Order yours today

Wildlife Guardians

Our Wildlife Guardians make a bigger commitment, help us do more for Yorkshire's wildlife and receive some exclusive benefits. 

Join like-minded individuals, who care passionately about protecting and restoring Yorkshire’s wildlife.

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Renew an existing membership

Please click below and complete the form as if you're opening a new membership, but state in the comments section that it is a renewal and enter your membership number (which you can find in your original welcome pack or by emailing us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk).

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Give with confidence.

Every penny we raise goes directly towards making Yorkshire wilder.