Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Clouds of #BandedDemoiselles @ Frogmore Meadows gathered around the pond on the floodplain beside the River Chess. Work parties with our dedicated volunteers to clear the pond & open up the habitat has helped bring more sunlight to the water & we’re now seeing the benefits. #VolunteersWeek

How lovely are these Long‑tailed Tits? 💚🐦 Spotted by our Reserves Officer, Sam - always a joy to see these little fluffs out and about! 💬 Have you spotted any recently? #NatureLovers #LongTailedTit #Birdwatching #LocalNature

We’re working to protect and restore local rivers. 💧 From restoring natural habitats to improving river health, this video explains what we’re doing to support chalk streams and other rivers in Herts and Middlesex. 🌿 #ChalkStreams #LocalRivers #RiverRestoration #HealthyRivers #UKRivers

Climate change and water use are putting pressure on chalk streams. 💧 For #HertsRiversWeek, this video explains how these factors affect river health and why it matters. 🌿 💬 What do you think is the biggest challenge facing rivers today? #ChalkRivers #UKRivers

It’s #HertsRiversWeek and there’s still time to get involved!💧🌿 Our CEO, Laura, is lucky enough to be by a cool chalk stream today - a perfect place to reflect on just how special these rivers are. This week, we’re celebrating them & sharing simple ways we can help them thrive. 💚

Why are chalk streams in trouble? 💧 Sarah, our Rivers Recovery Manager, explains the biggest challenges facing these rare rivers and why it matters. Watch to learn more! 🌿 #ChalkStreams #LocalRivers #RiverRestoration #HealthyRivers #UKRivers #FreshwaterHabitats

What does a healthy chalk stream actually look like? 💧 Sarah, our Rivers Recovery Manager, explains what these rare rivers need - and what’s putting them under pressure. Watch to learn more! 🌿 #HertsRiversWeek #ChalkStreams #UKRivers #RiverRestoration #UKRivers

Water Buffalo have arrived at Thorley Wash! 🐃 💚 This marks our fourth year of having buffalo on site & it’s been a real success story. 🌿Their impact is clear: by grazing down dead vegetation, they’re creating space for fresh growth and new seedlings, helping turn the landscape from brown to green.

Spending time in nature has been shown to lower stress and boost resilience. 🌱 This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, let nature be part of your self‑care routine. Join #30DaysWild & reconnect with the natural world, one day at a time! 💚 Sign up: https://ow.ly/mz4a50YXo1p

Enjoying watching the St Albans Peregrines? 🦅 🐣 Follow us for updates as the season unfolds! 💚 If you’d like a little more wildlife in your inbox, you can sign up to our e‑news too: https://ow.ly/O75c50YXXgH #StAlbansPeregrines #PeregrineFalcons #UrbanWildlife #PeregrineCam #BirdWatching

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, remember that nature can be part of your self‑care!🌱 Studies show time in nature can reduce stress & anxiety & boost resilience. Why not sign up to #30DaysWild and build a simple daily habit of connecting with nature throughout June? 💚 👉 https://ow.ly/U0uC50YXnLW

🐣🐣🐣 It’s been an exciting weekend for Peregrine fans! Our latest news release shares what’s happened so far, what viewers might notice on the webcam and what could happen next… Read more 👇 https://ow.ly/Ug6t50YXxzy St Albans Cathedral St Albans Times The Herts Advertiser Opticron

The moment we’ve been waiting for 🦅🐣 Not one Peregrine chick, but two! Spotted in the early hours of this morning on the live Peregrine webcam at St Albans Cathedral. Still two eggs to hatch for Alban and Boudica! https://ow.ly/gAwr50YWUNB St Albans Times AliceBhand Opticron The Wildlife Trusts

⏳ Just days left to double your impact! Our Big Give #EarthRaise appeal closes Wednesday at 12pm, and we’re so close to our £20k target. Every donation is still being DOUBLED up to the total, helping protect Hertfordshire’s rare #ChalkGrasslands.. Donate now: https://ow.ly/FS9K50YQu9q

🦋 Around half of Britain’s resident #Butterfly species rely on #ChalkGrasslands. But in Herts, these habitats have seen bigger species declines than any other in the last 50 years. Thanks to Big Give's #EarthRaise with - all donations are matched, doubling your impact. 👉 https://ow.ly/bPmP50YNqUm

Your donation helps protect #ChalkGrasslands by: 🐑 Managing grazing & cutting 🌼 Removing scrub & invasive species 💪 Supporting volunteer days 🔍 Monitoring habitat health Thanks to Big Give, from 22–29 April all donations are matched, DOUBLING your impact. Donate 👉 https://ow.ly/xTrs50YNrB8