Blog: People and nature

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Fairhaven Primary School students become Nature Ninjas

In June 2026, one of Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Wilder Schools, Fairhaven Primary School, held a very special Acts of Service Day, which was all about helping their community and celebrating…

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Celebrating Norfolk Wildlife Trust's exceptional volunteers

As Norfolk Wildlife Trust marks its centenary, we also felt it was the perfect time to celebrate a group of people who generously give so much of their time and expertise to help us achieve our…

A hedgehog foraging in a garden at night, sitting between a metal watering can and an overturned plant pot.

Hedgehogs need our help

Autumn is a great time to spot a hedgehog. Robert Morgan explores hedgehog myths and facts, and looks at the many ways we can help them.

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Nature writing for everyone: inspiration from a creative workshop

Nature is the perfect inspiration for creativity! International writer Sam Sweeney has shared some expert tips with Norfolk Wildlife Trust to spark some wild writing. Here's how to get…

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Imagining a Wilder Norwich with Illustration students

Norfolk Wildlife Trust has been working to celebrate, and connect people to, the incredible wildlife that calls Norwich its home, with urban wilding a major focus for us. This has led to an…

Bernard is leaning on a wooden gate, wearing a green coat and cap and has a pair of binoculars around his neck

The creation of 'Bernard Bishop: My Life at Cley'

Author David North reveals how he told the story of Cley's long-time warden in his celebratory new book to mark Norfolk Wildlife Trust's centenary.

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My point of view - Chris Packham's centenary visit to Norfolk

Our young blogger Oscar tells all about his exciting experience interviewing Chris Packham at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's centenary event.

Sir David Attenborough at Woodberry Wetlands in London. Behind him can be seen a large body of water with rushes and grasses around it

A very happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough

Friday 8 May 2026

As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, The Wildlife Trusts’ Chief Executive Craig Bennett reflects on his monumental impact on UK wildlife conservation.