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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 3h

We have been given a chance to purchase Middleton Moor. But we must raise £1.2 million by 30 November!

This is part of our ambitious Wilder 2030 Fund, a five-year plan to raise £5 million to support the our vision for a Wilder Derbyshire by 2030.

Make a donation here - https://pulse.ly/acoipz6zk7

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Do you live or work in Derby? 🌿

The Derby Nature Collective wants to hear from you! We’ve launched a short survey to learn about your views on nature in the city, the barriers you face and the priorities you think we should focus on.

Fill out this survey today:

https://pulse.ly/qn8gcv5gph

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re at Common Farm around dawn or dusk, keep your eyes peeled, you might just spot one of the owls recently seen there 🦉.

These incredible sightings show how wildlife can thrive where space is made for nature. If you’re lucky enough to see one, don’t forget to record it with the DBRC!

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Looking to inspire others & build your confidence in sharing knowledge?

Our Introduction to Trainer Skills Course will help you plan, deliver and evaluate effective training while strengthening your own connection with nature.

Find out more by emailing [email protected] 💚

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 5d

We’re thrilled to share that our Middleton Moor appeal has now raised over £100,000! 💚

This incredible milestone shows just how much people care about nature.

But we’re not there yet, and we still need your support to make it happen. Help us reach our goal - https://pulse.ly/ncdj69qcsv

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 7d

Turtle doves are in peril, numbers in the UK have crashed by 98% since 1960. But we are exploring how to bring these beautiful birds back to our countryside.

Read more about our plans - https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/jblikmbu62

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 7d

On UK Fungus Day, discover the fascinating world of fungi! 🍄

Ben Spinoza, Nature Recovery Assistant and fungi expert, tells us all about the mysterious Kingdom of Fungi and why your sightings are so valuable for nature's recovery.

Read more - https://pulse.ly/okjwonhtli

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 8d

Richard joined us as a Nature Economy Trainee with no conservation experience and now has a permanent Officer role. He shares how the programme built his skills and passion for nature in the Peak District. Read his story:https://pulse.ly/j4lqsz9ohx

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 9d

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Junior Rangers teamed up at Allestree Park for a day of community rewilding.

Together, they carried out a range of nature reserve management activities, & we caught up with them to hear how the sessions are inspiring them.

https://pulse.ly/ndikabxxdw

Young Rangers Transform Allestree Park

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust's Ranger programmes joined up for a day at Allestree Park to support the community rewilding. The two groups wo...

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 10d

We’re thrilled to share that over 1000 people have donated to our Middleton Moor appeal so far. This incredible response shows how deeply our community cares about making space for nature and ensuring this important landscape has a future.

Find out more here: https://pulse.ly/b6oswjbxt3

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 12d

Our Community Science Day at Peak Village shone a light on how to get involved in monitoring local wildlife.

The day also tied in with FreshWater Watch’s autumn Great UK WaterBlitz.

These monitoring weekends happen twice a year, and the results are published online: https://pulse.ly/hkta1zxhbk

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you to everyone who joined our Wilder Derbyshire event and AGM this weekend.

It was fantastic to see so many people and talk about nature’s recovery.

With your support, we gave Common Farm back to nature, and now we need your help to save Middleton Moor: https://pulse.ly/wabmtomh19

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 15d

Join us today at Common Farm!

We're here today for a FREE day of fun to celebrate our county's nature.

There are wild activities throughout the day for all the family!

📍 Common Farm, Spanker Lane, Nether Heage DE56 2AT
🕚 11am–3pm

More info & free tickets - https://pulse.ly/fhpuvfxiuz

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 15d

Middleton Moor isn’t just for wildlife, it’s for us too.

A place to walk, breathe and reconnect with the natural world. Help us secure it today.

Donate now - https://pulse.ly/cavkuqcqel

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 17d

After being very secretive, the beaver kits at Willington Wetlands have finally been caught on camera 🦫

Watch them playing around their lodge and learning from the adults how to drag branches through the water, an incredible glimpse into the lives of these young engineers as they grow and thrive.

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 18d

We’re looking for a Digital Communications Officer (Maternity Cover) to lead the creation and delivery of inspiring digital content that supports our 2030 vision.

If you want to be part of a team working every day to create a Wilder Derbyshire then apply below!

https://pulse.ly/oypyd9zgdk

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 22d

Our peatlands might look like soggy moorland, but they’re incredible carbon storage systems. Locking away greenhouse gases and supporting rare wildlife. Thanks to the new England Peat Map, we now know exactly where these precious habitats are.

Read more- https://pulse.ly/vyd0qvbmuc

(c)MarkHamblin

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 28d

We have until 30th of November to raise £1.2 million and connect 1000 acres of nature-rich space. 🌱

Wildlife and rare species are at stake.

Donate now to help us save Middleton Moor.

https://pulse.ly/hnrwstrbnn

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · 29d

We urgently need your support to help wildlife find its way home to Middleton Moor.

If we lose it, rare species, vital wildlife, and wild spaces are at risk.

We have until the 30th of November to raise £1.2m.

Donate today to save Derbyshire's wilder future.https://pulse.ly/siftooynkl

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · Sep 10

We’re excited to be part of Rivers 2040, a new 18-month project with The Wildlife Trusts and RSA Insurance. Together we’ll explore how restoring nature along the River Trent can bring wide benefits for people, wildlife and the environment.

Find out more - https://pulse.ly/qcvsvcvnev

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · Sep 8

Half price membership - Join now!

Help us create inclusive, accessible wild spaces where everyone can connect with nature.

We're wilder by nature. Are you?

Limited time only, ends tonight!

https://pulse.ly/rym4vqwm5a

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · Sep 4

This year’s bumper crop of acorns, nuts & berries means vital food for wildlife – and new trees for Derbyshire! 🌳 Jays, squirrels & birds scatter seeds that grow into future woodlands.

Now it’s our turn to help! Join us at Allestree Park on Sat 13 Sept for a community foraging session 🌱

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · Aug 31

At the heart of our Wilder 2030 strategy is a bold ambition: to create more space for nature through landscape-scale change.

Wilder Trent is one of our four priority landscapes, offering a rare opportunity to transform the region into a thriving, connected network of wetlands.

(c) Kayleigh Wright

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · Aug 30

Nature connects us all, but it needs our help 💚

No matter your skills, experience, or how much time you can offer, there’s a place for you. Together, we can restore nature, build resilience, and inspire change. 🌍🌱

Ready to get involved? Join us today - https://pulse.ly/pbvjqdls10

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust @derbyswildlife.bsky.social · Aug 28

Rooted in Hope at Laverstoke Court 🌿

In Derby, the community came together to reimagine an overlooked patch of land behind a housing block.

What was once an abandoned strip of grass is now a thriving shared garden. It shows that no space is too small to lead the way in rewilding and reconnection

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