Amazing double rainbow over Idle Valley Nature Reserve last night. @nottswildlife.bsky.social

Wondering what wildlife has been spotted at The Green Heart since opening? Read on! www.transportnottingham.com/home-is-wher...

⭐️Wilder Nottinghamshire Awards now open for nominations for individuals and businesses!⭐️ Taking action for nature in Nottinghamshire? We want to hear it! www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/news/nominat...

Farming & Wildlife Project Officer (Fixed Term Maternity Cover) for @nottswildlife.bsky.social Part time (22.5 hours per week). Fixed Term Maternity Cover up to the end of August 2026. Location: Idle Valley Nature Reserve c-js.uk/46bGHfp

Getting antsy.. @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social @nottswildlife.bsky.social @nottsbag.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social www.sustainablegarden.co.uk/blog-posts/a...

✨🚨BIG ATTENBOROUGH BBQ - THIS WEEKEND!🚨✨ Come join us this Bank Holiday weekend for our Big Attenborough BBQ! Set against the stunning backdrop of the nature reserve, enjoy delicious BBQ food with views you can’t beat. 🍗 www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/news/bank-ho...

An ambitious project at @nottswildlife.bsky.social set up to help control the numbers of non-native mink to help water voles says it has been encouraged by recent observations that suggest their efforts are supporting a range of water bird species. c-js.uk/4mlu6ft

There are still some spaces left to join us online tonight for a FREE Wildlife Pond workshop with Andy Callow!🌿 This session will cover everything from design & planting to creating habitats that attract & support local wildlife. Full details here: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/2025-...

FREE BTO Youth bird walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve in Nottingham this Saturday 9 August ➡️ www.bto.org/our-work/eve... @nottswildlife.bsky.social

I haven't been to the seaside! Came across this bunch of old freshwater mussels at Kilvington lakes, Notts. Any experts out there? Apparently most are scarce and protected. Most about 20mm. @nottswildlife.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social #wildlife

Work gets underway to develop new Natural Flood Management scheme for Shirebrook & Worksop 🌊 - Read the full story here! : www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/news/work-ge...

Over 1100 days wild Ian at Lawn Master Notts and still counting the wildlife dad jokes! www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/news/over-11...

258 species seen at Attenborough NR yesterday - now to record @nottswildlife.bsky.social - full list in the diary at www.fungalpunknature.co.uk @protectallwildlife.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @nature.org @gettoknownature.bsky.social @britishwildlife.bsky.social

Our work to create a wilder Nottinghamshire was part of the main story on BBC East Midlands Today last night, featuring our Head of Nature recovery (North) Janice Bradley MBE at 6 minutes, discussing our work with Harworth Group at Thoresby Colliery: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Catch NWT's Erin McDaid with @itsinnottingham discussing our new partnership, and recent collaboration with Grownotts on our bee highway planters and signage! 🐝🌻 You can see us just before 5 minutes here: nottstv.com/programme/no...

3. I think we briefly touched upon the Planning and Infrastructure Bill? The Wildlife Trust highlight the problems with it here: www.wildlifetrusts.org/all-you-need... @nottswildlife.bsky.social

Took a tour of the beaver enclosure at Idle Valley Nature Reserve today and learned a lot of cool facts that we'll apply to our game! Also dam(n) these guys can chomp 🦫 #indiedev @nottswildlife.bsky.social

Your little ones can join us this weekend at the Mansfield and Ashfield Wildlife Watch on Saturday! Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and fantastic time for kids aged 7-13. More info and contact: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/2025-...

We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news! Attenborough Nature Centre has WON the 2025 Attenborough Scarecrow Festival competition in the Business Category!!! This year’s theme was "Heroes and Villains" and we proudly chose Sir David Attenborough as our hero.

The (diminishing) soundtrack of Sherwood .. @nottswildlife.bsky.social @profliztingle.bsky.social @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social www.sustainablegarden.co.uk/blog-posts/t...

#30DaysWild day22 - fish identification course with @fishtwitcher.bsky.social via @nottswildlife.bsky.social Did a lot of pond dipping. Between us caught 7 species of fish, a toad, a baby newt (eft) and lots and lots of water boatmen. Fun day. Need more practice though. Still mainly "fish!"

Some species slip under the radar—like quiet treecreepers, ancient ferns, or stealthy grass snakes. 🐍🌿 This #30DaysWild, take time to notice the overlooked and learn their stories. 🔍 Discover more: www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/tom-hib...

In the dark a glimmer of hope.. @nottswildlife.bsky.social @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social www.sustainablegarden.co.uk/blog-posts/d...

Box no more. The end of our beautiful box bushes… www.sustainablegarden.co.uk/blog-posts/b... @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social @nottswildlife.bsky.social @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social

Brown morph Cuckoo, Attenborough Nature Reserve. This cracking female observed the reedbed for 20 minutes before making her move. A Reed Warbler spotted her & chased her towards the hide. Smart to see this scarce variant for the 2nd time in 2 weeks! @nottswildlife.bsky.social #UKBirding

Utterly dismayed by this govts ripping up of protections for nature. My letter to Michael Payne MP and EM mayor Claire Ward. @nottswildlife.bsky.social @gedlingeye.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

You can now listen to NWT's own Janice Bradley in conversation with Canada's CBC Radio station, discussing the reintroduction of elk to the UK, to live in our very own beaver enclosure! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

A small notice that tomorrow morning our peregrine nest cameras will be down as we will be ringing the chicks! Sorry for any inconvenience - but should be an exciting time! @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social Watch online: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/peregrine-cam

It’s national solitary bee week!! @nottswildlife.bsky.social @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social www.sustainablegarden.co.uk/blog-posts/r...

Magic beans … www.sustainablegarden.co.uk/blog-posts/b... @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social @nottswildlife.bsky.social @profliztingle.bsky.social

Great Optics Fair yesterday at Attenborough Nature Reserve and the same again today with Hawke optics, Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski optics.

We are delighted to announce that we have commissioned a local contractor, Freebird Joinery, to construct a new improved staircase with a gentler incline. so that the Tower Hide at Attenborough Nature Reserve can be reopened. Read the full statement here: www.facebook.com/attenborough...

Want development to work in harmony with nature? Please co-sign our open letter - you can also add your thoughts about the "nature vs development" debate. This is to Angela Rayner, Deputy PM and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Gvt. www.wildlifetrusts.org/planning-and...

Some recent #bird sightings at Attenborough nature reserve @nottswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #birds #naturephotography

Elk? In Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire? Read on to find out more!! www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/news/bringin...

We will be opening Idle Valley Visitor Centre later on Friday 9th May at 10am due to staff training. Sorry for any inconvenience caused but hope you enjoy the rest of the nature reserve in the mean time. 📷 Heather Keetley

Swimming is not permitted on any of our nature reserves due to the risks of swimming at former quarry sites. Visitors concerned about the safety of anyone seen swimming at our sites should call the police on 101 – or 999 in an emergency, before informing the Trust team. youtu.be/wqGVS2UuxiY

Strategic Ecologist with EMEC Ecology, @Nottswildlife.bsky.social based in Eastern England (hybrid), full-time, fixed term contract c-js.co.uk/3YitKw1

Greylag #goslings at Attenborough nature reserve @nottswildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography

Sign-ups for #30DaysWild 2025 are officially OPEN!🌳🐸💚 Ready for a wild adventure? Join us this June to explore nature with fun challenges, fresh ideas, and pure outdoor magic! 🏞️🌊 Sign up for FREE & let’s go wild! 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

Support your local sparrows!! www.sustainablegarden.co.uk/blog-posts/t... @nottswildlife.bsky.social @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social @vanellus26.bsky.social

⭐ We're hiring! We are currently recruiting for: - Fundraising and Membership Officer - CRM Data Administration Officer - Catering Duty Manager (Idle Valley Nature Reserve) Find out more and apply online: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/jobs

Our Erin McDaid was on Notts TV last night talking about our new campaign Lead by Example and showcasing the fab new Ambassadogs bandanas! Catch it 13:20 in and find out why we are rewarding good dog owners who are leading the pack by example on our nature reserves! nottstv.com/programme/no...

A day out @nottswildlife.bsky.social Idle Valley Nature Reserve and I caught this Greylag goose came charging across a lake. Don’t know why, I was well away, across a lake and partially hidden. #birds #nature #action

At last .. frog spawn! www.sustainablegarden.co.uk/blog-posts/a... @nottswildlife.bsky.social @froglife.bsky.social @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social

The egg has landed!🪺 We had a new arrival on our peregrine cam this weekend, as the first egg of the season arrived in the early hours of Sunday morning. Just in time for spring!🌱 Follow the diary along for updates, as we keep an eye out for any more! www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/peregrine-cam

We're sorry to state we will be closing Idle Valley Visitor Centre an hour earlier today due to staff sickness. The cafe & shop will close at 2.30pm today. So sorry for any inconvenience caused. However we do hope you will still enjoy the vast nature reserve & the wonderful wildlife.

The Notts BAG Woodland Forum Event is now open for booking! On Monday 7th April, with talks from organisations such as The Woodland Trust and @nottswildlife.bsky.social. For more info, head to Notts BAG webpage: nottsbag.org.uk/.../notts-ba... Email [email protected] to book your place.

On the day we celebrate our Attenborough Nature Centre's 20th Anniversary, we have welcomed a local nursery Forest School on site for one of their regular sessions, where there just happened to be 20 children attending!💚 View all school and group options: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/attenborough

With springtime now upon us and Attenborough Nature Reserve busy with the arrival of migratory birds including sand martins, we have provided an update on a range of access issues affecting our site, which you can view online here: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/attenborough