🌍 Our first screening was a success, so we're hosting a second! Join Shropshire Wildlife Trust for another showing of The People's Emergency Briefing, exploring the climate and nature crises and what we can do together. 🎟️ Book your place: https://ow.ly/lkLi50ZX9Ql #ClimateAction #CommunityAction

🍄 Happy UK World Fungus Day! Four fungi facts to blow your mind: 💨 One giant puffball can release seven trillion spores. 🌈 Splitgill fungi have over 28,000 different sexes. 💚 Shaggy scalycap glows green under UV light. ✈️ Kerosene fungus thrives in aircraft fuel tanks!

🍗 Chicken on a tree?! Chicken of the woods is a bright sulphur-yellow bracket fungus found from June to November, often growing in tiered clusters on oak. Its name comes from its texture, which is said to resemble cooked chicken. #Fungi #ChickenOfTheWoods #ShropshireWildlife

🍂 What's on this October? Wildlife talks, local mammals, medicinal plants, rivers and outdoor adventures for little nature explorers… there's plenty happening with Shropshire Wildlife Trust! Fancy joining us? Explore the full events programme and book your place: https://ow.ly/PZc950ZTROx

What would you change about water management? The PM proposes stronger public control and mayoral powers. Our rivers need urgent action. Learn more: https://ow.ly/rZRk50ZToHx #WaterPolicy #EnvironmentalAction #CleanWater

We love celebrating our #volunteers and what better way than to host a get together! From practical ##conservation tasks to branch admin to people engagement, we couldn't do our work without them. Want to get involved? Check out our current opportunities: https://ow.ly/5Rs150ZS8T2

🫐 Whinberries 🍄 Amethyst deceivers 🐟 Atlantic salmon 🐦 Ruff Four species worth keeping your eyes peeled for as the seasons change. Which one have you spotted? 👇 #WildlifeWatching #SeasonalSpecies #ShropshireNature

There’s still time to join us for the Shropshire Rivers Hub Conference 2026 on the 12th October! Whether you work with #rivers, manage land, are involved in #farming, run a #community project or simply care about the future of our waterways, we’d love to have you there. 🔗 https://ow.ly/zAxf50ZQTa8

Betchcott Hill is taking shape! The new car park is complete, the viewpoint is looking out across the Shropshire Hills, and fencing work continues as we prepare this special landscape for its future. 🔗 ow.ly/rTgG50ZOEi9 #ShropshireHills #Shropshire #Wildlife

Work continues to open up a special landscape | Shropshire Wildlife Trust

There’s been plenty happening at Betchcott Hill, and we’re excited to share an update on the work taking place to help this special landscape become a place for both wildlife and people.

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Join us on Monday 12 October, 10am–4pm, to explore The Future for Water and what it means for Shropshire’s rivers. 🔗 https://ow.ly/MupZ50ZObyG Hear from people working across river and catchment projects, farming, land management, hydrogeology, environmental organisations and industry.

The future of National Lottery funding for nature is at risk. Nature is heritage—support wildlife and communities! Give your voice 👇 https://ow.ly/Z19n50ZNazC

Nature could miss out from Lottery funding – have your say

Respond to the call to action to share nature IS heritage and the National Lottery needs to continue to support nature.

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Have you noticed the #swifts are leaving us? It feels like they only just arrived, but as #September begins, these incredible #birds are already gathering for their epic 6,000-mile journey back to Africa. Have you spotted any swifts near you this week, or have yours already headed south? 👇

What's on in September? Join us to learn more about everything from rewilding and beavers to fungi, dormice and ancient trees – with walks, talks and activities for all kinds of nature lovers. 🔗 https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events #Rewilding #Beavers #Fungi #Dormice

Meet the green sandpiper! 💚 These small #waders are #freshwater specialists, feeding along muddy pools and wetland edges. Despite their name, they're mostly dark brown, with a distinctive white rump that’s particularly obvious in flight. Have you spotted one in #Shropshire?

Nature isn’t separate from our health — it’s part of it. As we face a growing nature and climate crisis, protecting and restoring nature is also an investment in healthier communities. 🌱 Healthy nature means healthier people. #NatureAndHealth #NatureConnection #Shropshire

How does #nature help you? Maybe it’s a walk when you need to clear your head. Watching wildlife. Gardening. Volunteering outdoors. Or simply having somewhere green to go. 👉 Tell your story and add your voice to the map. 🔗 https://ow.ly/Un2k50ZAtnq #Health #Wellbeing #Wildlife #NatureConnection

Fix nature. Fix health. | The Wildlife Trusts

Nature improves everyone's physical health and mental well-being. When we fix nature, we can fix health. How does nature help you? Share your story.

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Britain is hotter and drier 🌡️ We must restore wetlands, plant trees, and act for nature and climate resilience. Read more: https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/mia-clement/we-drained-britain-dry-now-we-need-act #ClimateAction #NatureRecovery

We drained Britain dry. Now we need to act. | Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Britain has long been known for its rain. But as summers become hotter, drier and increasingly unpredictable, that familiar image is changing.

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Today is #InternationalYouthDay 🌍 Young people are already shaping the future of conservation — but too many still face barriers to entering the sector. We need a more open, inclusive movement that supports the next generation to lead for nature. #YouthForNature #NatureRecovery

If you’re watching the solar eclipse tomorrow remember: 🔸 don’t look directly at the Sun 🔸 use certified eclipse glasses or safe viewing methods A rare chance to see our solar system in action — safely! #SolarEclipse #Science

🦋 Last call for the Big Butterfly Count! You’ve got this weekend (before 9 Aug) to spend 15 mins counting butterflies and helping track the health of our environment. Garden, park, reserve – it all counts! Take part: https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/ #BigButterflyCount

Ever fancied swapping your screen time for #green time? With around 400 incredible volunteers already making a difference, it’s safe to say we couldn’t do it without them 🙌 So… what are you waiting for? 👉 Find your perfect #volunteering role: https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer

The West Midlands is experiencing #drought conditions after an exceptionally dry July. For wildlife, that means less water, reduced food sources, and shrinking habitats. You can help by providing water, creating shelter, and supporting nature-friendly spaces. #NatureRecovery #ClimateCrisis

Looking for something to do this August? Our upcoming events offer ways to explore wildlife, learn new skills and connect with nature across Shropshire. Take a look and get involved: https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events

🦫 We have some exciting news from Brynmawr… We’re delighted to share that we’ve now confirmed the presence of beaver kits at Brynmawr! A huge thank you to the Brynmawr landowners for making this project possible and our partners at Severn Rivers Trust!

Some brilliant insect finds from The Cut Visitor Centre garden 🐝 A ferruginous bee-grabber, a bumblebee-mimicking narcissus bulb fly, and a jewel-like rosemary beetle. #Nature #Insects #Wildlife #Shropshire

Applications are OPEN for ELP2 📣 Over the past three years we’ve seen young people lead projects that made a real difference in their communities. And we’re ready to do it all again with a brand new cohort! If you’re 18-25, based in the West Mids, this is your chance: 👉 https://www.elp2.uk/

📢 A Natural History GCSE is coming…and you can help shape it! The government is asking for feedback on the proposed course — designed to bring students closer to the natural world through real-life learning, UK wildlife, and flexible fieldwork experiences 🌍 🗣️ Take part: https://ow.ly/U0ff50ZmYna

We’ve got a new mural! A colourful reminder of why nature recovery matters 🎨 Created by local artist Matt Sewell, it celebrates Shropshire’s wildlife – from curlew and lapwing to hedgehogs, badgers and beavers 🦫 Come and see how many species you can spot 👀 #Wildlife #NatureRecovery #Shropshire

Heatwaves are getting more intense — but public attitudes to climate change aren’t shifting much, new research shows. That’s why action matters. Restoring nature helps store carbon, reduce flooding, cool our communities and support wildlife. #Climate #NatureRecovery #Shropshire

So good to come together as a movement 💚 At Lower Smite Farm with Worcestershire, Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Wildlife Trusts — sharing ideas on fundraising & membership. Our members are at the heart of everything we do. Collaboration like this makes us stronger for wildlife!