Trust says “cheers” to Peakstones Rock brewery
Wednesday 15th November, 2017
The county’s largest nature conservation is saying “cheers” to celebrate the fifth anniversary of a special fundraising ale created by local brewery Peakstones Rock.
2017 is a record year for barn owl group
Tuesday 14th November, 2017
A barn owl action group is pleased to report that 2017 has been a record year for the stunning bird of prey in Staffordshire.
Wildlife charity set to double its donations in early Christmas gift
Tuesday 7th November, 2017
A fundraising campaign that will double the value of donations has been launched by the county’s largest nature conservation to raise money to transform its popular visitor centre.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire becomes new Patron at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Tuesday 31st October, 2017
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is delighted to confirm the appointment of HM Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire Ian Dudson CBE as the charity’s new Patron.
Collaborative working going from strength to strength in Whiston Brook catchment
Monday 30th October, 2017
A group formed 12 months ago in a bid to improve water quality and environments in the Whiston Brook catchment area, west of Penkridge, has already secured additional funding to enable a range of projects to be given the green light.
Fun and festivities at Trust’s Wolseley Christmas Fayre
Friday 27th October, 2017
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is preparing to spread some early festive cheer with preparations well underway for its popular annual two-day Christmas Fayre.
Brown trout returns to Newcastle-under-Lyme
Tuesday 17th October, 2017
The Environment Agency has revealed that Brown trout, which haven’t been seen in the Lyme Brook for many years, have returned to Newcastle-under-Lyme, after successful work to improve the ecology and habitat of the brook.
Area of moorland can become a ‘wader hotspot’ after Trust buys 30-acre site
Thursday 12th October, 2017
The county’s leading nature conservation charity has secured funds to buy a crucial area of upland wading bird habitat in the Staffordshire Moorlands, thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.
Trust wants best outcome for wildlife after submitting HS2 concerns
Monday 9th October, 2017
The county’s leading nature conservation charity is continuing to push for the best outcome for wildlife after submitting its comments for the HS2 Phase 2a Environmental Statement Consultation.
New report links volunteering in nature with better mental health
Monday 2nd October, 2017
Today The Wildlife Trusts publish a new report which examines the effects of volunteering in nature on people’s mental health. The study was carried out by the University of Essex and found:
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