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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,…
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
My recovery plan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014. After undergoing a life-saving operation and an intensive chemotherapy course, she is on the road to recovery.
Wildlife…
Biodiversity Action Plan
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.…
Wildlife laws under threat: Habitats Regulations
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Sue…
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.