As it is Sir David Attenborough's birthday, we are celebrating with a re share of our video at Tilton Cutting. Cited as being one of the 1st places that inspired Attenborough to fall in love with the natural world youtu.be/-PW38sPzlLE
#happybirthdaysirDavidAttenborough

Wishing our Patron a very #happybirthdaysirdavidattenborough
We would like to share a few wonderful images of Sir David at the official opening of our Volunteer Training Centre at Rutland Water Nature Reserve from 2015.

Photo Credits with thanks to Eric Renno and David Cole

The UK's biggest nature challenge!
30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trusts' annual challenge event, where everyone involved does 1 wild thing a day throughout June.

Sign up today and receive a FREE pack in the post, plus lots of inspiration for activities lrwt.org.uk/30-days-wild-0

The best interpretation of #NoMowMay ever. It's not just a case of forgetting about the lawn for a few weeks. It's about creating as varied a habitat as possible. NatureSpot Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

Our wildlife garden at Egleton near the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre at Rutland Water looking is looking rather beautiful in bloom

Celebrating Our Earth event, Abi Haidemenos on volunteering with #NextdoorNature
‘It was an absolute blast of fun, creativity, and hope for the future. Thank you to all who came out to show us Leicester’s love for the natural world and the communities working hard to protect it!'

Our Earth exhibition winners
A massive thank you once again to everyone who entered the Our Earth art exhibition. Exhibition winners will have their artwork featured on @insectacollective’s website next month.
#nextdoornature #teamwilder #environmentalart

Congratulations to the winners of our postcard competition at our recent exhibition ‘Our Earth’ with @insectacollective & @leiccollege. Thank you to all 160 entrants! All postcards are in the post to local MP’s with their messages
#nextdoornature #teamwilder #craftivism

As we celebrate a phenomenal Our Earth event from March, check out @collective_723’s blog – really inspiring read about their involvement with local artist and botanist Lindsey-Anne Heald.
collective723.com/blog/ourearcte…

#nextdoornature #teamwilder #wildplants #photography

Behind the scenes video with BBC Countryfile as they filmed in and around Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Great time filming with the crew and presenters. They showed real enthusiasm for our work and were inspirational. More info including the link to watch lrwt.org.uk

Behind the scenes video with BBC Countryfile as they filmed in and around Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Check it out here youtu.be/187aqa54iU4

More info including the link to watch the episode, plus details on how to visit us lrwt.org.uk/countryfile-28…

From neglected garden to vibrant sanctuary, these heroes transformed more than just the landscape—they nurtured community spirit and nature's wonders. Not all heroes wear capes, but their magic is felt in every bloom and flutter. #CommunityHeroes #Gratitude Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust ♥️

Our spotlight on Prior’s Coppice Nature Reserve as part of #bluebell season this month. Watch here youtu.be/q88mMpyFxLY

Visit this #BankHoliday #NatureReserve #Walk Dont forget wellies!
Special thanks to Ian Drummond for the aerial footage

Are you passionate about your local wildlife?
Would you like to join us in shaping and driving our vision for a wilder Leicestershire and Rutland?

Join our board of Trustees and help us to bring local wildlife back!

For more information please visit lrwt.org.uk/trustees

❓ Did you know - Charnwood Forest contains more than 40 different named rock units. Many of them are named after places in the Geopark, from Shepshed to Bradgate Park!

Our community garden and pond, kindly donated by Wild Water Ponds team is well on the way today. Huge thanks to all the volunteers here too from Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust . Watch this space for more pics and videos. Come join us too if you'd like. We're here all day!

The Walk Leicester Festival is here!🚶‍♀️🎊

Enjoy the wonders of walking this May & get ready for a packed line-up of themed walking events as we celebrate #NationalWalkingMonth from 1-31 May. All walks are FREE. Find the full schedule here: bit.ly/49ZPX4T

#WalkLeicester

We’re almost ready for our big garden day at the co-op. If you fancy coming over and giving us a hand with our new pond and planting, Come join us. #communitygarden . We’re open from 9-5pm today. Don’t forget to bring your wellies.

Welcome our new White Galloway Cattle to Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Great to see our Volunteer Stephen Rawlinson receive some lovely Thank you cards from a local school after he gave them an impromptu talk about Rutland Water Nature Reserve on a recent visit to the Birdwatching centre.