My gateway
John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…
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New Gateway to Yorkshire's "island" wildlife hot spot unveiled
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust welcomes supporters and funders to new Spurn Discovery Centre.
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.…
Our darling starling
Andy Dalton, Gateway Manager at Potteric Carr nature reserve, tells us why the humble starling is worthy of closer look…
The Potteric Carr hat trick
Earlier last year, something very special happened at Potteric Carr nature reserve… Andy Dalton, Gateway Manager, tells us more...
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.
The jewel of our wetlands and waterways
Yorkshire’s wetlands are filled with colourful creatures, but there are few more breath-taking than the kingfisher. These striking birds are the jewels of our wetlands and waterways - that's…
Caroline Flint MP visits unique wildlife site
Working towards a better connected landscape for wildlife
Workshops and prices
Here is a flavour of what is on offer at our sites!
Field cow-wheat
Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.
Greater water parsnip
Large scale drainage in the UK has seen a massive reduction in the range of this sensitive aquatic plant which now only occurs in around 50 sites in England.
Bladder campion
Bladder campion is so-called for the bladder-like bulge that sites just behind the five-petalled flower - this is actually the fused sepals. Look for it on grasslands, farmland and along hedgerows…