Wilder Communities - Making room for swifts
Join us for an online presentation which gives an insight into these amazing birds and how we can help to look after swifts in Norfolk.
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Swifts - a bird on the brink
Oscar shares his love and appreciation for swifts in his latest blog.
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Swift
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
Family events
Norfolk Wildlife Trust runs a programme of wildlife and nature-based family activities at our reserves and other wildlife hotspots in the county. Join us for fun and hands-on activities across Norfolk covering a range of wildlife topics.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit with Norfolk Wildlife Trust as we inspire your children and young people to discover, explore and care for the local environment with our hands-on learning sessions for schools and youth groups.
Register your interest for our 2025 Wildlife Guardian Event
Register your interest for our 2025 Wildlife Guardian Events
How to build a swift box
Swifts like to leave their nests by dropping into the air from the entrance. This is why they often choose to set up camp in the eaves of buildings. If you have a wall that's at least five…
Come and discover Sweet Briar Marshes!
We're delighted to be opening our new Norwich nature reserve this weekend and holding a series of free events.
Making the case in Parliament for ‘nature-powered’ devolution
Nature recovery must be central to the UK Government’s plans for devolution.
Wilder Communities workshops
Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Wilder Communities workshops are specially designed to support individuals, communities and groups who want to find out more about how they can help nature in their local area.
Families
Discover local events and activities for children and families interested in nature and wildlife.