Lancashire Wildlife Trust | Your local conservation charity

A group of our conservation grazing cattle

Alan Wright

The Big Give is now open

Help us grow our herd of conservation grazing cattle

All donations made to our conservation grazing project between 22-29 April will be matched up to £10,000 by the Big Give's Green Match Fund. Donate today and make double the difference!

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Become a member (https://www.lancswt.org.uk/support-us/become-member)

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A common blue butterfly perched on a grass head, with its blue wings spread open

Common blue (male) © Tom Hibbert

Spring wildlife

What to see and do in May

With two bank holidays and a half term, May is the perfect time of year to get out and about and explore the nature on your doorstep. Here are some of our favourite things to see and do this month...

A jellyfish in the sea

Join as a member

Help us plan for a better future for wildlife

Support us from as little as £4 per month for adults, and £5 a month to add on a Wildlife WATCH membership for the little ones.

Mere Sands Wood

Plan your visit

Find a nature reserve near you

From ancient woodlands to colourful meadows, peaceful wetlands and the wild coastline, we look after over 40 amazing nature reserves across our region. Learn more about the wild places on your doorstep and plan your next day out.

The Blog Hub: Dive into a Sea of Stories

Destination Discovery: Over 40 Reserves to Explore

The wetland landscape at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve

Lunt Meadows

No matter the time of year, Lunt Meadows is brimming with brilliant birdlife.

Brockholes nature reserve

Brockholes Nature Reserve

A new kind of nature reserve where both people and wildlife thrive alongside one another.

Mere Sands Wood

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve

Wildfowl, waders and abundant wildflowers thrive in this tranquil oasis of lakes and woodland.

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Fungi - Sulphur Tufts

Ian Bonnell

Photography competition

Capture nature moments across our region and take part in our monthly photo competition!

Shropshire Wildlife Trust Wildlife Gardening Event July 2024 Josie Clarke, Theo Butler, Jermain Butler, Cut Centre Shrewsbury - Gavin Dickson

Support us

From becoming a member or sending a kind donation, to volunteering or fundraising for us, there are so many ways to support our work.

Sea urchins and starfish resting on the bottom of the ocean

Sea urchins and starfish by Paul Naylor

Campaign with us

Read all about how we're influencing policy and standing up for wildlife both nationally and locally, and how you can get involved in our campaigns.