Wildlife in the Staffordshire Peak District is set to benefit from a new Government habitat fund. Gun Moor image by Susan Freman A visit to Gun Moor on a summer evening offers far-reaching views over The Roaches and surrounding Staffordshire Moorlands. As flowering cotton grass shimmers in the breeze, visitors might be lucky enough to witness a rare natural spectacle: the male woodcock taking to the dusk sky, flying across his territory in straight lines while grunting, all i
Cecilly Brook volunteers Anne Beardmore & Adrian Paddocks setting up for Nature in Your Neighbourhood On the 16th of April 2026, the exciting Nature in Your Neighbourhood Project officially began at Cecilly Brook, in Cheadle. This is part of a five-year project funded by The National Lottery Community Fund to monitor habitat health and how much boosted biodiversity benefits local people and the planet. The lottery grant of £752,000 started in 2024 and includes partners such a
Friends of Cecilly Brook and Hales Hall Pool Looking after and improving a local nature reserve or LNR takes time, patience, and dedication. Cecilly Brook Nature Reserve and Hales Hall Pool are two local beauty spots that are free for everyone to enjoy at any time. You'll find peace, beauty, and nature all around, and if you'd like to do a little more than enjoy the spaces, there is a wealth of opportunities for you to support the important work of upkeep. This is also a grea
Some species in Staffordshire may look healthy today, but without connected habitats, they face a silent decline. These 'living dead' species survive in isolated patches of woodland, wetland, or grassland, unable to sustain viable populations long term. Why it matters Fragmented landscapes mean fewer chances for wildlife to thrive. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy aims to reverse this by restoring and linking habitats across Staffordshire. Tim Hill, Conservation Manager wit
A lot has happened across Staffordshire's woodlands, heathlands, and heritage sites this year – and Staffordshire's countryside team has been at the heart of it. Their hard work helps protect rare wildlife, care for our landscapes, and preserve Staffordshire’s rich history. Thanks to them, our countryside remains a beautiful and vibrant place for everyone to enjoy. Here are just some of the highlights from this year: 2,390 trees planted Around 97,500 trees surveyed 10,904
Saturday 17 January, from 10am until 12.30pm Cost £25 pp Adults Only Wood whittling tools image by Aimee Burrows, Join the Forest School Lead, Shaun for an introduction to knife whittling skills. You will be provided with all the training and resources needed to create lovely items in wood. Your ticket includes a panini in the Kingfisher Cafe, which you can visit after your morning of learning this new skill. The Learning Hub is situated at the bottom of the hill in front of
Monday 1 December, 10.30 - 12pm Enjoy a festive nature tots session with Christmassy activities to get into the spirit of the season ! To book: https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/events/2025-12-01-christmas-nature-tots-wolseley-centre Christmas Nature Tots at The Wolsey Centre Stafford - created 29.11.25
