Our Local Groups
We have four Local Groups in Derbyshire, from the High Peak to the Trent Valley
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Wildlife Watch Groups
Our monthly Watch Groups are aimed at families with children aged 5-12. In these groups, you will learn about wildlife through fun activities and outings.
What's On
Take a look at what's on. Enjoy our guided walks, training courses, Toddler groups and nature sessions for babies - plus we've got Forest Schools and loads of activities for the school holidays. Enjoy, Derbyshire is waiting for you!
Community Groups give park a new buzz with Tree for a Tee
To celebrate National Tree Planting Week (23 November – 1 December 2024), local community groups across Derby have adopted a ‘Tree for a Tee’ at Allestree Park and rolled up their sleeves to help…
Community Group map form
Tell us all about your community groups and plot them on our map!
Local Wildlife Sites
Local Wildlife Sites are exceptional areas of land and some of Derbyshire's most valuable wildlife areas. Find out what we are doing to protect them and why they need our protection.
Derbyshire groups demand election hopefuls commit to a better deal for nature
Ahead of polling day, people across Derbyshire have been making it clear that candidates and parties need to put the restoration of nature much higher up the priority list in order to secure their…
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…
My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.
What animal poo is this?
Droppings, dung, spraints and scat - animal poo goes by many names. Knowing how to identify poo can be a great way of finding some of…
What is next for Badgers?
The future of badgers in England remains uncertain due to ongoing controversies and challenges around the management of bovine tuberculosis (bTB).