Local Nature Recovery Strategies
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust colleagues are supporting local authorities to create Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
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My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.
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…
Local elections in England 2026
Local Council Elections are taking place across parts of England In May 2026. Councillors can play a major role in improving the serious state of our natural world. By making a commitment to pursue the below policies if elected, council candidates can stand up for nature.
Have your say
Have your say. Ask your local Council to commit to use our State of Yorkshire’s Nature report to map a future for wildlife in policies and decision making.
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.…
Meeting your MP
Our top tips to make talking with your MP as easy as possible.
Contact your MP or MS
By writing to your MP/MS or meeting them in person, you can help them to understand more about a local nature issue you care passionately about.
Get closer to nature and explore your wild garden
Alastair Fitter, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Trustee and Emeritus Professor of Ecology at the University of York, gives his top tips for exploring your local green space.
Your Knittern Pattern
We're sharing everything you need to get stuck in and start creating your own knitted bittern.
Download your free #knittern pattern today and please consider donating to our Wilder Wetlands campaign – every little helps us conserve wildlife like bitterns for years to come.
Download your free #knittern pattern today and please consider donating to our Wilder Wetlands campaign – every little helps us conserve wildlife like bitterns for years to come.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reaches dry stone walling milestone in bid to preserve local heritage and create more space for wildlife
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are thrilled to have restored 400m of dry stone wall– the same length as the Ribblehead Viaduct.
Our response to publication of Yorkshire's first Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Hull and East Riding's Local Nature Recovery Strategy is the first to be published in Yorkshire - this is our response