Colour run
Run for wildlife and go '50 Shades of Green' for Staffordshire Wildlife Trusts 2019 Colour Run event on 23rd June @ Chasewater Country Park.
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The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So…
Winter colours
Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.
Water Vole Recovery Project
Across Staffordshire and Derbyshire, we’re joining forces to bring water voles back to our rivers and streams. Once a familiar sight, these much-loved mammals have declined by over 90% since the 1970s.
Wildlife and climate campaigners to unite for what could be the biggest ever march for nature next month
On Saturday 22 June members of the public are being encouraged to ‘unite for nature’ by joining the family friendly ‘Restore Nature Now’ demonstration in central London.
What we do
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has been working to protect the wildlife and wild places where you live for over 50 years. We are the county's leading nature conservation charity. Find out more about what we do and join us in looking after Staffordshire's wildlife and wild places.
Historic moment as River Trent changes course following major conservation scheme at former Stoke City FC ground
History has been made following the completion of a huge new river channel that has changed the course of the River Trent through inner city Stoke-on-Trent.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
Water shrew
The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks.
Water figwort
Water figwort is a tall plant of riverbanks, pond margins, damp meadows and wet woodlands. Its maroon flowers are pollinated by the Common wasp.