The Trust is unique in being the only organisation concerned with all aspects of the environment in Wiltshire. We are one of the UK’s most successful nature conservation charities. Since the Trust’s formation in 1963 out of concern for the colony of Purple Emperor butterflies in Blackmoor Copse, we have created 37 wildlife havens, effectively lobbied local and national government and dramatically reduced waste in Wiltshire. Find out more about us.
Closing date for corporate green awards nominations
The closing date for nominations for the Trust’s 2010 Corporate Green Awards is 5pm on Friday 10th September.
The scheme, rewards businesses in Wiltshire and Swindon that are making serious efforts to minimise their impact on the environment. The Corporate Green Awards will be on the 8th October 2010 at the Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel. We are delighted to welcome back the Hills Group as the main sponsors again. Find out more about the award categories and how to make a nomination
Tell us about your favourite childhood game and win a prize!
The Trust, in partnership with Weleda UK, is offering you the chance to win some fantastic prizes. All you have to do is email Gary Lamont GaryL@wiltshirewildlife.org with your favourite outdoor game or activity from your childhood!
The three best entries will win a prize consisting of Weleda’s prize winning Calendula Nappy Change Cream and a copy of the Trust’s Make a Wish for your Baby book. Six runners up will each receive a packet of Organic Calendula seeds.
All entries must be received by Monday 30th August 2010.
Pretty in pink
A dainty cerise plant standing no more than 25 cms tall is blooming in the fields of north Wiltshire. It is one of a growing multitude of wild flowers that are slowly creeping back across farmland with the help of a Trust project working to restore the hay meadows of the Braydon Forest.
Have you drunk your glass of river water today?
“When I ask: Have you drunk a glass of river water today? - the expression on the kids’ faces is one of bewilderment and disgust. But the reality is – they will have,” says the Trust's Ruth Clarricoates.
Nominations sought for Corporate Green Awards 2010 –
Save money, help the environment and gain an edge over your competitors – that’s the message from the Trust to local businesses as it launches the hunt for companies to enter its third annual Corporate Green Awards.
Army families play dirty as event draws them into nature
Children just love to explore woodland, play with mud and create their own art, so a free family fun afternoon and barbeque at Down Barn Wood in Larkhill, near Bulford on Saturday 17th July should hit the spot for an ideal summer’s day out.
Wildlife returns to restored River Avon
Eight months after the Trust and partners completed restoration work on a stretch of the Salisbury Avon near Pewsey, wildlife is flooding back into the area and the water is teeming with young fish.