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Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
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Survival strategies
Discover the different ways that moths and butterflies spend the winter
Remembering Hugh Dixon (1934-2021), Vice President of LRWT
In June 2021, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Hugh Dixon following a short illness. Hugh made a significant contribution to Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust over many years,…
Common chickweed
Look for the small, white, star-shaped flowers of Common chickweed all year-round. Sometimes considered a 'weed', it is still a valuable food source for insects.
Quaking-grass
As its name suggests, quaking-grass can be seen quivering or 'quaking' in a breezy, summer wildflower meadow. Its purple-and-green, heart-shaped flower heads hang from delicate stems.…
News from Abroad
We have received some exciting news about one of our 2015 Manton Bay fledglings, S2(15)!
Volunteering at Forest School – having fun with children in nature with a bit of mud thrown in!
Thanks to the fantastic support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust have been able to deliver thousands of Forest School sessions with Leicester city…
Slowing the flow for people and wildlife in the Soar Valley
Ben Devine, Conservation Officer for LRWT and Alex McDonald, Senior Environmental Project Manager for the Environment Agency, look at how working with nature is bring benefits for people
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust regret to announce that they will no longer run the annual Rutland Water Birdfair
After careful consideration of a number of key factors, LRWT has taken the difficult decision to stop running the event.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer
Mat Carter will join LRWT from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust as our new CEO at the end of August.