Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

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Join us in our mission to make a Wilder Derbyshire where people and wildlife thrive together 💚🌳🌼

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 1d

Our four-legged ecosystem engineers are hard at work at Lea Wood 🐷 Despite the dry ground, the three new pigs are making fantastic inroads into dense bramble and bracken to help shape the land and help new life grow 🌿 Have you been to see them yet? 📷 Guy Badham, Amy Bennett, Danielle Brown

An eye-level, close-up shot of a light brown, hairy pig with floppy ears looking directly forward. It stands amidst green ferns, leafy weeds, and dry grass, with a few purple wildflowers blurred in the background on the left.

An overhead, close-up shot shows a light brown Tamworth pig lying down in a mud wallow with its snout covered in wet, dark mud. The pig's head is in the foreground, with its large snout and ears resting on the muddy ground. Its body extends back into a shallow pool of muddy water next to a pink plastic trough.

A brown pig with coarse hair and a mud-dusted face stands amidst dense green foliage, including ferns and leafy weeds. The pig looks directly toward the camera with large ears perked up. Another brown pig is partially visible on the left, mostly hidden behind the lush green ferns.

A low-angle, eye-level shot of a narrow dirt path winding upward through dense green undergrowth. The path is covered in dry soil, twigs, and scattered leaves. Overhead, a low canopy of thick, gnarled tree branches hangs down, covered in vibrant green leaves, creating a tunnel-like archway. Lush green ferns and leafy bushes frame both sides of the path, with soft, natural light filtering through the foliage.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 6d

Restoring wetlands is about community as much as wildlife! They shield us from climate extremes, and give us space to connect with nature 🩵 Give monthly: https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/regular-giving?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=regulargiving&utm_source=bluesky

A woman with red hair smiles, wearing a green jacket. Next to her, a quote about the importance of restoring wetlands to connect with nature and protect against flooding and drought is displayed. The text includes a call to "Give monthly" as nature is the solution.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 10d

We're all feeling the pressure of climate extremes! Wetlands act as sponges - stopping surges and storing water. Give monthly to restore wetlands: https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/regular-giving?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=regulargiving&utm_source=bluesky&utm_content=climatecarousel

Split image showing a flooded city street on the left and a burning field on the right, with smoke rising. In the center, a circle with the text "Two extremes".

A garden hose lies on dry, straw-like grass. Text overlaying the image reads, "Hosepipe bans and sandbags don't fix the problem."

A beaver is perched on a log in a wetland environment, surrounded by sticks and brush. The text "Nature is the solution" appears above, and "Give monthly to restore healthy resilient wetlands" is written below.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 12d

It’s never too early to take action for nature! 🌿 15yo Junior Ranger Wilfred is building #greenskills and shaping local recovery at Allestree Park. Help nature thrive - join, volunteer, learn or take action at home: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/stfod3pdmc #WilderByNature

A young person in a green jacket kneels on grass, planting a small tree. A shovel is lying nearby. The background features a large tree in a park. Text at the top reads, "Green Skills in Action: Wilfred’s story."

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 14d

White storks are back in the Midlands after 600 years ✨ Three storks arrived at Willington Wetlands this morning, to encourage passing storks to settle and breed! Thank you to the Veolia Environmental Trust and Celtic Rewilding 🤝 More: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/rx3ngizieh

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 17d

Future role: Wetland Engineer 🫎 Ideal candidate: Eurasian elk Mission: Restore climate resilient wetlands Species reintroduction requires ongoing support. Give monthly: https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/regular-giving-elk?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=regulargiving&utm_source=bluesky

A recruitment-themed graphic features a photo of a Eurasian Elk in a wetland, with text advertising for a "Wetland Engineer" position under "Climate Resilience." It highlights the elk's "Wetland and woodland" access level and mentions "Funding pending." The background shows a serene wetland landscape.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 19d

Remember our white-clawed #crayfish move? 🦞 Our work is now part of a national recovery effort, with The Wildlife Trusts and Natural England! More: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/03x3tlchea

A person holds a crayfish between their fingers. The focus is on the crayfish, with its pincers visible, while the person is slightly blurred in the background.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 20d

Can new development help bring nature back to Derbyshire? We reflect on three years of #BNG funded restoration, cutting-edge monitoring tech, and what’s next 🌿 Read the blog: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/bdcb3u0m7r

A serene landscape at sunset, featuring a sunlit meadow with tall grasses and a row of bushes in the foreground. The sky is painted with soft hues of orange and yellow, casting a warm glow. Text overlay reads: "Creating lasting investment in nature" in bold green font.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 22d

Final call! Your chance to get a free cuddly pine marten ends at midnight tomorrow ⏳ Join the Trust to restore wilder woodlands and claim your cuddly kit before they leave the den for good🌲🐾 👉 https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/ua8xi8exa1 #WilderDerbyshire

A pine marten stands on green grass with the text "Join now and get a free cuddly pine marten" in bold letters above it. Below, the text "36 hours left!" appears, accompanied by an image of a plush toy pine marten.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 24d

🦋 It's #MothWeek! Moths are vital pollinators, but they are declining. That's why we're restoring habitats to create more space for nature across Derbyshire! 💬 Comment 'MOTH' and follow us, and we’ll DM you a free 'Magical Moths' guide! Photo: Tom Marshall #WilderDerbyshire

A vibrant moth with pink and yellow wings perches on a cluster of green buds. The image includes text saying, "Make space for magical moths this #MothWeek" at the top with a pink background. In the lower right, there's a postcard featuring a similar moth on purple flowers with the words "Magical moths." The bottom text reads, "Comment 'MOTH'" against a pink strip. The image promotes an event dedicated to moth preservation.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 28d

⌛ One week left to join the Trust and get a free plush pine marten! Help us restore vital woodlands for native wildlife 🐾 Plus, get a welcome pack and magazine! Join before the kits leave the den:https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/gw3vnehq35 #WilderDerbyshire

A promotional image for Derbyshire Wildlife Trust features membership materials, including brochures and a stuffed pine marten toy. The text encourages people to become members, offering a limited-time free gift of the toy. The background shows outdoor scenery with plant life.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· 29d

Oinking great news 🐷 3 pigs have arrived at Lea Wood! Funded by Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund, their rootling will clear bracken to help wildlife thrive. Spot them from the footpath! More: https://pulse.ly/ryrndhhksu #Rewilding

Two young pigs with yellow ear tags stand among lush green ferns. The image text invites visitors to spot "ecosystem engineers" in Lea Wood, set against a pink background.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jul 10

Still want to get your paws on a #pinemarten plushie? 🐾 Join our 16,000+ community to help restore #Derbyshire’s woodlands for wildlife to thrive. Sign up today to claim yours, before they leave the den! 👉 https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/xd6nryecvs

A pine marten sits on a log in a lush, green woodland background. Text at the top reads, "Did someone say free plush pine marten?" Below, there is an image of a plush toy pine marten. Text at the bottom reads, "Join the Trust to restore wilder woodlands!"

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jul 9

☀️ As the temperatures rise, everyone can take action for wildlife and create vital untamed spaces to help them beat the heat: 💧 Provide water sources 🌱 Leave wild areas for natural shade 🪵 Build log piles or rockeries How are you helping your wild neighbours today? #WilderDerbyshire

Infographic titled "Wildlife in the Hot Weather" with a sun and bird graphic. It provides three tips: "Provide enough water" with an image of birds drinking, "Top up the bird bath" with an image of a bird bath being filled, and "Stay messy" with an image of untamed garden areas. Each section includes a brief explanation. The background features warm colors and sun motifs.

Bright illustration showing gardening tips for wildlife care. The left includes two sections: top one with a log pile and a bird, advising on providing sun cover for frogs and newts; bottom one showing a pond being topped up with water, suggesting adding water sparingly. To the right, there's an orange floral silhouette under a sun graphic.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jul 7

You asked, we listened! Our pine marten membership offer has been extended due to popular demand 🐾 Join us to help restore wilder woodlands for pine martens and secure one of the last plushies 🎁 Join: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/yyjut6ienn #WilderDerbyshire

A promotional image with a pine marten surrounded by natural foliage. Text at the top reads, "Pine marten membership offer extended!" Below is an image of a pine marten plush toy, with text stating, "Help restore woodlands and get a free cuddly pine marten." The background is peach and green.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jul 4

Final 36 hours to get one of our remaining cuddly #pinemartens when you join the Trust ⌛ Help create wilder woodlands where countless species can flourish 🌳 Join before midnight tomorrow: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/cvudypgvgs

A real pine marten clings to a tree next to a stuffed pine marten toy on another tree. The background is a lush green forest. A green overlay at the bottom reads: "Free pine marten soft toy. Limited offer. 1 day left to join."

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jul 2

Did you know a group of pine martens is called a ‘richness’? Fitting, as they create rich, balanced woodland ecosystems 🌳 Join by Sunday to help them return to #Derbyshire and get a free soft toy ⌛ 👉 https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/vjlqvridsy

Two pine martens peek out from a tree hollow. Text overlay: "3 days left, Get a free plush pine marten! Join today." A small image of a plush pine marten is in the upper right corner.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jul 1

Big news! We’ve almost finished building our enclosure at Willington Wetlands, ready for Derbyshire’s first #whitestorks. Absent for 600 years, our resident pair will act as a 'social magnet' for wild storks, to restore balance to our wetland ecosystems 💧 #WilderDerbyshire

A text bubble saying, "Our stork enclosure at Willington Wetlands is almost ready!" overlays an image of a large outdoor enclosure with netting and metal poles on green grass against a blue sky.

A wire fence encloses a grassy area with a sign on the left stating, "Designed with Celtic Rewilding." It describes a 1000m² predator-proof, bio-secure enclosure with artificial nesting platforms and wet grassland for natural foraging.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 26

Exciting day on the River Ecclesbourne 💧 We welcomed Jonathan Davies MP to showcase our latest restoration project: 400m re-meandered, 28km reconnected, and #AtlanticSalmon are back 🐟 Proof that when we work together, nature recovers! Read more: www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/news/atlanti...

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 25

Spotted new fencing at Lea Wood? It’s vital for what comes next: introducing 3 Tamworth X Mangalica pigs to shape diverse habitats 🐖🌿 Thanks to our newly trained volunteers, daily welfare and habitat checks are ready to go! More: www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/emma-ha... #Rewilding

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 24

Help pine martens find their way home to Derbyshire 🐾 Our members turn bold ambition into action - helping to restore woodlands and welcome back these elusive tree-climbers! Join today and get a special thank you gift 👇 www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/join-pine-ma... #WilderDerbyshire

A pine marten sits in a tree. A small pine marten soft toy is shown in a green circle. Text reads: Join today. Receive a free plush pine marten.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 23

Happy National Insect Week 🐜🦗🐝 Choose the wild life this #30DaysWild - use our guide to plant and create a nectar cafe for pollinators 🌼 What are you planning to plant? Let us know below 👇 More tips: https://wildlifetrusts.pulse.ly/gdxqe3v4ks #WilderByNature

A colorful moth with black wings adorned with white and orange spots rests on bright pink flowers. A pink banner at the bottom features the text: "Plant for pollinators this #30DaysWild" in bold, green letters.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 21

Habitat fragmentation is a major threat. Your membership helps us bring back lost species and connect wild spaces, so that people and wildlife can thrive across a wilder Derbyshire 🐾 Join today and get a free pine marten plush: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/byy4wa5lzg #WilderByNature

A pine marten peeks from behind a tree on the right, with text on the left saying, "Bring back the missing link in our woodlands." Below the text, a plush pine marten toy is shown with a banner reading, "Join today and get a free cuddly pine marten. Limited offer." The background is a soft green blur.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 19

Three years ago, we let nature take the lead at Wild Whittington in Chesterfield 🌿 Funded by BNG developer contributions, this former farm is thriving. Recent surveys and acoustic monitoring found grass snakes, skylarks, and even the rare call of an endangered turtle dove 🕊️ Watch this space!

Three people walking in a lush green field with trees in the background. The person in the foreground wears a checkered shirt and holds a notebook. Bright daylight illuminates the scene.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 16

Craving exploration this #30DaysWild? We’re restoring vibrant landscapes across Derbyshire! 🌳 Wander through woodland 🌿 Explore wild moorland (big news coming soon!) 💧 Spot wetland wildlife 🌸 Admire wildflowers Plan a visit: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/oy0vvxdiwh #WilderByNature

Four images of scenic wetlands are arranged in a grid under the title "Wetland Adventures." The top left shows "Willington Wetlands, Derby" featuring lush vegetation around a tranquil waterbody. The top right displays "Wyver Lane, Belper" with vibrant green grasses along a reflective pond. The bottom left image portrays "The Avenue Washlands, Chesterfield," with a serene blue waterway and surrounding greenery. Finally, the bottom right shows "Erewash Meadows, Ripley" with grassy banks and expansive wetlands. The text at the bottom reads, "Spot elusive wetland species."

A promotional image titled "Moorland Adventures" on a purple background. It showcases three landscapes: Middleton Moor in Middleton with stone walls and greenery, Ladybower Wood near Bamford with a reservoir and lush hills, and Brockholes Wood near Crowden with a hillside and trees. A fourth panel reads "Coming soon! Exciting new announcement coming soon!" The bottom text says "Walk on the wild side."

Four photos of different woods on a green background titled "Woodland Adventures." Top left: Mapperley Wood in Ilkeston, a path lined with bluebells. Top right: Cramside Wood in Buxton, a lush, sloping wooded area. Bottom left: Lea Wood in Matlock, a narrow path through tall trees. Bottom right: Slinter Woods near Cromford, a meadow with wildflowers and distant trees. Caption: "Stroll through ancient woodland."

Poster titled "Wildflower Adventures" featuring four images of vibrant wildflower landscapes labeled as follows: "Deep Dale and Topley Pike, Buxton" with yellow flowers and bees; "Hartington Meadows, Hartington" showing a broad meadow; "Woodside, Ilkeston" featuring a close-up of purple flowers; "Gang Mine, Middleton" with a variety of colorful blooms. The background is bright yellow, and the text at the bottom reads "See pollinators thriving."

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 13

Take a sensory journey with nature 👂👃🌿 Pause for a few moments today and tune into the wild world using your senses to slow down and connect. Get inspired: https://wildlifetrusts.pulse.ly/fviwf8vpaj Let us know your favourite ways to connect with nature 👇 #30DaysWild

A small bird with brown feathers perched on a thorny branch, singing with its beak open. The background is a soft green blur, and the text reads, "Listen... to the birds singing."

Close-up of textured tree bark with intricate grooves and knots, featuring the text "Feel... the bark on a tree" written in white at the bottom.

Close-up of lavender flowers with soft focus, highlighting a single purple blossom on a sunny day. The text reads, "Smell... the flowers."

A fluffy bumblebee hovers near clusters of delicate pink flowers against a soft green background. Text reads: "See... the wildlife around you." Photography credit: Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 12

Restoring the Derwent Living Forest isn't just for wildlife - it’s for your adventures, too🌲🥾 Explore Derbyshire knowing you’re helping to restore wilder woodlands for pine martens. Join now and get a free plush pine marten: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/mq0qnd11yx #WilderDerbyshire

A young child in a red coat and matching boots holds a plush pine marten as they walk through a forest. An adult, dressed warmly with similar red boots, smiles from behind a tree. Text reads: "Become a member and help restore wild spaces" and "Free plush pine marten with each membership."

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 7

#VolunteersWeek is wrapping up, but our gratitude lasts all year. Our volunteers are the beating heart of everything we do, working every day to make a wilder Derbyshire possible ✨ From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! 💚 Volunteer with us: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/vhb4koxwz3

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 6

Imagine catching a flash of chestnut fur in the canopy - it's a pine marten 🌲🐾 Every membership helps us create bigger, better, connected woodlands so this charismatic species can return. 🎁 Join today and get a special gift: https://derbyshirewildlifetrust.pulse.ly/drbcbtbfhi #WilderByNature

A wild pine marten is perched on a tree branch, gazing directly at the viewer. The background is a blur of leaves and branches. Text overlays the image, saying "Become a member to help bring back lost species. Join today and get a free cuddly pine marten." An inset photo shows a plush pine marten toy. The text is set on soft green shapes that blend with the natural background.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust@derbyswildlife· Jun 4

Look up! Swifts are back in Derbyshire. To welcome them, students from Walter Evans Primary created a stunning #BellsForBirds art piece and rang the bells at their local church 🔔 Swifts rely on our buildings to nest. Help us rewild our urban spaces: https://pulse.ly/odtcbph2ri #UrbanRewilding