Her Majesty The Queen – a tribute from The Wildlife Trusts
We are extremely saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen and send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
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Trust welcomes news HS2 work will not take place in spring
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has welcomed news that work to clear an ancient woodland near Lichfield will not begin this spring – a vital time for wildlife – following a review by HS2 Ltd.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Stafford communities empowered to let nature flourish thanks to National Lottery funding
Nextdoor Nature – a new natural legacy to mark the Queen’s Jubilee – will help nature flourish in Staffordshire.
Caroline set to take on London Marathon challenge
A Wildchild Officer for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is lacing up her trainers and getting ready to run the London Marathon this April.
Giant horntail
With yellow-and-black bands, the giant horntail looks like a large wasp, but is harmless to us. The female uses her long, stinger-like ovipositor to lay eggs in pine trees, where the larvae then…
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows
Ten years ago, the former Prince of Wales launched Coronation Meadows in 2013 to honour the 60th year of the late Queen’s accession to the throne.
Parent bug
The parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
Nextdoor Nature
Nextdoor Nature empowered people to take action for nature where they live! Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to leave a lasting natural legacy to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Nextdoor Nature has given people the skills, tools, and opportunity to help wildlife flourish across Stafford.
5 top tips to start taking really wild photos
Marketing and Communications Officer Christine Harding shares her top five tips on getting started with wildlife photography.
The Gift of the Wilderness: how Family Membership helps us feel closer to nature
Volunteer, and mother of one charming little boy, Annie Fowell shares how her family gets closer to nature with their Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Membership.