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…
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Driving Nature's Recovery
Nature is in crisis. Landscape scale action is needed in Yorkshire now to drive nature's recovery and secure our collective future.
Stinging nettle
The stinging nettle is a familiar and common plant, often firmly rooted in our memories after our first, hands-on experience - a prickling irritation that's not forgotten easily!
The climate emergency
Rising global temperatures are having a devastating impact on the North Sea and its wildlife.
No car? Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves aren’t far!
With fuel prices at an all-time high, you might be looking for days out that still provide excitement – at a little less cost!
Common crossbill
As it names suggests, the common crossbill has a large bill that is crossed at the tip - perfect for picking the seeds out of pine cones. Look for it in conifer woodlands, mainly in the north and…
Curlew
The eerie, 'cur-lee' call of the curlew is a recognisable sound of wet grasslands, moorlands, farmland and coasts. Its long, downcurved bill is an unmistakeable feature and perfect for…
2 minute beach cleans up and down the Yorkshire coast!
We have launched 12 new ‘2 minute beach clean’ stations to make picking up litter easier for everyone.
Knot
A stocky, little sandpiper, the knot can be spotted in estuaries from August onwards, migrating here from the Arctic where it breeds. Look out for it probing the muddy sand with its specialised…
Herb-paris
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…
Hawks and hummingbirds
A vibrant blast of violet shouts out alongside a whitewashed wall, the strong evening sunshine highlighting the colour contrast, picking out the shadows as another day drifts to a restful dusk.…
Damselfly duels at North Cave Wetlands
The two antagonists square up, eyeballing each other from close range, probing for a weakness. Huge cherry-red eyes meet huge bright blue eyes. Who will give ground first?