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Norfolk Wildlife Trust is delighted to have patronage of His Majesty, The King
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- Thursday 09 May, 2024
His Majesty, The King has announced his patronage of Norfolk Wildlife Trust following a review of Royal patronages conducted by the Royal Household after His Majesty's accession to the throne. Norfolk Wildlife Trust had previously been proud to receive patronage from Queen Elizabeth II from 1952 until 2022, the year of her passing. As…
Come and discover Sweet Briar Marshes!
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- Wednesday 08 May, 2024
We're delighted to be opening our new Norwich nature reserve this weekend. The 90-acre wildlife haven sits by the river Wensum in the northwest of the city and forms a ribbon of green through an urban environment, providing a…
A reserves round-up for spring
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- Tuesday 30 April, 2024 - by Reserves Officer Robert Morgan
There is a wonderful moment in mid-May when the foliage of the trees is at its fullest…
From our reserves: The return of a long lost stream
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- Tuesday 02 April, 2024 - by Robert Morgan, NWT Reserves Officer
April finds the ‘Dawn’ Chorus in full voice long before sunrise. The ringing…
Cromer goats join NWT!
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- Monday 19 February, 2024
Twelve rare breed goats are settling into their new life with Norfolk Wildlife Trust after…
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COP26 & Norfolk: What's our role in the climate crisis?
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Capturing the Common
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We've sent a letter to the DEFRA Secretary of State to counter an “ill-advised attack” on Natural England
Wednesday 10 April, 2024
We have today sent a letter to the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, DEFRA Secretary of State. The correspondence calls out Norfolk MPs who are labelling Natural England’s recent barbastelle bat guidance ‘arbitrary’ as they ask DEFRA Secretary of State to stop the report from blocking development of the controversial Norwich…
High-tech cows aid nature conservation at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes
Friday 09 February, 2024
NWT Cley Marshes to host Robert Gillmor retrospective
Thursday 08 February, 2024
Announcing an exciting partnership with Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Wednesday 07 February, 2024
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Autumn leaves us wistful
by Robert Morgan
We can feel mixed emotions during nature’s transition from summer to winter says Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Reserves Officer Robert Morgan.. The smell of rotting vegetation, the heavy still mists and the hues of yellow, rust-red and beige inspires melancholic emotions; even the garden robin adopts a gentle…
Summer at Sweet Briar Marshes
by Nick Acheson
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by Robert Morgan
Beneath our feet
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The black-crowned king of spring
Wednesday 01 May, 2024 - by Oscar Lawrence
Binoculars, telescope and camera at the ready, I strode into the visitor centre and gazed up at the sightings board. A quick scan of the names and one made my heart race - a night heron! I had an idea about where the bird might be, so I quickly set off in search. Every crunch of the gravel beneath my feet was a fresh reminder that…
We’re still hopping with hope for large marsh grasshoppers
Wednesday 01 May, 2024 - by NWT
We are excited to continue our work alongside Citizen Zoo to bring the rare and beautiful large marsh grasshopper back to Norfolk’s landscape. This year we’re hoping to be able to help the species expand its range to the Norfolk…
Volunteer Spotlight: David North
Tuesday 23 April, 2024 - by David North
My career has been in nature conservation including work with Wildlife Trusts, RSPB and National Trust.I am now retired but love spending time outdoors wildlife watching or walking with my Border Collie Hamish. I also enjoy writing about…
Norfolk’s lost lake is a haven for wildlife
Tuesday 16 April, 2024 - by Robert Morgan
NWT Cranberry Rough is a strange, ancient place, and a challenging reserve to manage, but the wildlife rewards are worth it says Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserves officer Robert Morgan. Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s…
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