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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.…
North West Group - Cloud Wood Talk
Join the North West Group for an evening talk about LRWT Nature Reserve Cloud Wood
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.
My passion
I am a marketing and communications assistant for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. My role involves managing the social media pages and website, and even taking a lead on marine comms for the…
Wild Tots
"Just like our natural world, our children are spectacularly resilient when given the opportunity to thrive" - LRWT Education officer Fee shares the importance of taking time to immerse…
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Common Hawker
A large hawker, the Common Hawker can be seen throughout the summer and into autumn. A fast-flying insect, it catches its prey mid-air. Look for it around ponds in the uplands of the north and…