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Watercress flowers, white with yellow centers, bloom amidst a dense green aquatic plant bed with visible water. Some flowers are fully bloomed, others are in bud.

Action for Askham Bog

A five-year commitment to protect, restore and future proof one of Yorkshire’s most extraordinary wild places.

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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

Two young men, likely volunteers, working in tall grass, one with gloved hands, appearing to pull weeds or clear vegetation, likely as part of a conservation or landscaping project, with a banner noting an 80th anniversary.

Celebrating 80 Years of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

We’ve achieved a lot over the last 80 years – and none of it would have been possible without the help of our members!

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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

An elephant hawk-moth perched on the pink, tubular flowers of a foxglove. It's a large, olive-green moth with pink stripes

Elephant hawk-moth © Tom Hibbert

Wildlife gardening in spring

Prepare your garden for spring 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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Wren ©Andy Rouse/2020VISION

Take action for nature

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

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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.