Meadows
The great British meadow is an iconic part of our countryside and a vital wild space for animals, plants, and humans alike. Read our guide to meadows and find out how to assess and manage a meadow.
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New project gives lifeline to Norfolk’s disappearing meadows
This week, to mark National Meadows Day (4 July) during our centenary year, we're launching our ‘Meadows for the Future’ project.
Meadows for the future
Thanks to over £55,000 of generous donations to our 2024 Meadows Appeal we can do research to identify existing meadows in need of restoration, as well as finding places to create new meadows.
Livestock and meadows
Find out how livestock can enhance the management of meadows.
Making the Meadows
Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Making the Meadows group is a platform for young people aged 16-25. This page contains details about how to apply to be part of it, what the members will get involved in and the benefits you will receive as a result.
Thank you - Meadows appeal
Thank you so much for donating to our Meadows Appeal. Your gift will help us to restore Norfolk's lost meadows and grasslands and the rare and vulnerable wildlife that calls them home.
Meadows Appeal
Help Norfolk Wildlife Trust bring back the joyful sights and sounds of summer to Norfolk's countryside! Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help bring life back to our landscape…
New report highlights need for urgent action to save Norfolk's nature
Today, alongside leading wildlife organisations, we are publishing a landmark State of Nature 2023 report. It shows that nature is continuing to decline at an alarming rate across the UK, which is…
Hoe Rough and Beetley Meadows
A beautiful chalk stream runs between Hoe Rough and Beetley Meadows, where brown trout and white-clawed crayfish swim, alongside a rich mix of fen and grassland habitats.
Norfolk hawker
The rare Norfolk hawker is a pale brown dragonfly, with a distinctive yellow triangle on its body. Until recently, it was only found in unpolluted fens, marshes and ditches of the Broads National…
The hidden ladybirds of Norfolk's churchyards
Reverend Martin Greenland, a Rector in the Diocese of Norwich who is currently on sabbatical, shares his experience of looking out for ladybirds hiding in Norfolk's churchyards.
North Norfolk Local Group
The North Norfolk Local Group promotes and protects wildlife in their local area. They meet informally throughout the year for talks, walks and social events.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.