Share the joy of wildlife across Sheffield & Rotherham. We’re on Facebook, Insta, Bluesky & LinkedIn. We’re not posting here & don’t monitor DMs 📷 Jon Hawkins
Sheffield and Rotherham
- Tweets 12,573
- Following 1,441
- Followers 9,995
- Likes 5,893
Pinned Tweet
We value respect, trust and integrity – so we've taken the decision to fly the nest. For wildlife news, find us on:
Email: wildsheffield.com/newsletter
Bluesky bsky.app/profile/wildsheffie…
Facebook facebook.com/TheWildlifeTrus…
Instagram instagram.com/wildsheffielda…
LinkedIn uk.linkedin.com/company/shef…
ALT Taking our tweets elsewhere At The Wildlife Trusts, we’re passionate about nature’s recovery and creating an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and safe. That’s why we’re no longer posting here. Taking our tweets elsewhere. We’re continuing to speak up for nature and sharing a little bit of everyday wildlife joy on our other social media channels and our mailing list, so join us there if you haven’t already. And with 13 nature reserves across Sheffield & Rotherham, we hope to see you in person too!
1
6
425
Join us in congratulating Liz Ballard, who has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the environment over her 13 years as CEO of Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust! wildsheffield.com/liz-ballar…
1
9
359
Starting this week contractors are delivering improvements at Wyming Brook Nature Reserve, including more accessible entrances + new steps at the bottom end of the Wyming Brook trail. Trails may be restricted during works. Please follow signs and thanks for your patience :)
ALT A 'men at work' sign on the path at Wyming Brook nature reserve
1
1
4
245
NOTE: the car parks can get very busy in half term week. Did you know you can avoid the hassle ofparking and get to those glorious autumn colours by bus? Wyming Brook and Fox Hagg are both accessible from the Lodge Moor No. 51 bus terminus. See travelsouthyorkshire.com/get…
1
224
This September, visit one of our heathland reserves using the @BetterPointsSHF app & you could win a Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust membership! Membership includes: nature reserve guide, free access to Wildlife Trust sites, Wild About Gardens booklet & Kingfisher magazine.
2
2
268
Huge thanks to the Sheffield 1000 Club for donating £1,000 to support the Help Our Heathlands appeal!
Their generosity helps protect rare habitats & species like the Nightjar & Green Hairstreak Butterfly💚
1
2
12
346
We’ve released our draft 10-year management plan for Woodhouse Washlands and we want your input!
📄 Read the draft
🗣️ Share your thoughts
📅 Open until midnight, 5 Aug 2025
👉wildsheffield.com/reserves/w…
#WoodhouseWashlands #NatureReserve #HaveYourSay #CommunityVoice
2
277
We’ve secured funding from @FCC_Communities to begin re-wetting work at Kilnhurst Ings this autumn!
A big win for wading birds like snipe & lapwing, plus dragonflies & damselflies - especially after the driest spring in 100 years. wildsheffield.com/reserves/k…
1
4
277
We’ve received funding from @VeoliaTrust to enhance Wyming Brook & Fox Hagg! This means better habitats for species like the pied flycatcher, tawny owl, wood warbler & nightjar 🐦 Plus, improved access so everyone can enjoy nature 💚
5
10
339
Have you heard the nightjar’s eerie, engine-like “churr” this summer? These mysterious birds stir only at dusk, often heard but rarely seen. Spotting one is a magical moment - have you experienced it yet? 🐦✨
1
5
254
🎯 Our 2030 Vision: Everyone should live within a 5-minute walk of nature. But our Nature Equity Map reveals stark inequalities in access to green space across Sheffield & Rotherham - and shows exactly where change is needed most. wildsheffield.com/nature-equ…
1
1
5
308
After 13 years, Liz Ballard, our Chief Executive, has stepped down from Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust. Liz has been instrumental in transforming the Trust into one of the most respected voices for nature conservation in South Yorkshire and beyond.
wildsheffield.com/liz-ballar…
1
1
217
Could you help grow membership, engage supporters, and increase our profile across Sheffield and Rotherham? We're hiring a Marketing and Communications Manager.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st July
Find out more and apply 👉 wildsheffield.com/about/work…
1
204
We have published our position on the proposed release of green belt sites for development in Sheffield. You can read it and also take a look at our interactive map of sites here: wildsheffield.com/position-o…
1
1
252
How do we help birds like curlew, snipe & lapwing thrive? By tracking habitat features like soil moisture, rush heights & standing water at Hammond’s Field - where evidence-led conservation guides every step.
@heritagefunduk wildsheffield.com/supporting…
3
220
We've crunched the visitor numbers for Greno Woods and the results are in! Read our short blog to find out when (and why!) people love to visit ➡️ wildsheffield.com/greno-wood…
#GrenoWoods #SheffieldNature #NatureData #VisitSheffield #WoodlandWalks
183
Plants like himalayan balsam & bracken can be a real problem on our nature reserves, creating mono-cultures that are poor habitat and outcompete native plants. So let's celebrate our volunteers who are out battling these villainous invasives every week! #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
1
3
246
Do you understand the challenges and
opportunities facing wildlife? Are you passionate about making nature accessible to everyone and committed to its protection and restoration? Take a look at wildsheffield.com/about/work… to learn about the difference you could make as our CEO.
2
3
241
Do you understand the challenges and
opportunities facing wildlife? Are you passionate about making nature accessible to everyone and committed to its protection and restoration? Take a look at wildsheffield.com/about/work… to learn about the difference you could make as our CEO.
159
Still time to apply - but don't delay as the deadline is fast approaching! 👇
🚨 We're re-advertising an exciting opportunity! We're looking for a visionary CEO to lead our strategy for nature and people. Make a difference in South Yorkshire! 🌿wildsheffield.com/about/work…
#charityjobs #recruitment #nature #CEO #sheffieldjobs
289