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Orchids at Ryewater Farm nature reserve

Will you become a Ryewater Farm Guardian?

A unique opportunity has arisen to extend our Ryewater Farm nature reserve and purchase 4.45 acres of grassland and hedgerows and transform them to a vibrant, thriving ecosystem.

But we cannot do it without your support. Will you donate today to help restore and protect it for nature forever?

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How to ID plants through DNA barcoding
Sarah Shuttleworth at DNA barcoding course

How to ID plants through DNA barcoding

It’s not just animals that have DNA in their cells, plants and fungi do too – and understanding it can help us with hard to identify plants.

A Day Volunteering at a Nature Reserve
person smiling

A Day Volunteering at a Nature Reserve

Find out what it's like to volunteer at one of our nature reserves. Jim Whiteford describes a day working outdoors, protecting and restoring nature in Deep Dale, Derbyshire.

What does a No Mow May lawn look like?
No Mow May lawn with Bulbous Buttercup and Meadow saxifrage

What does a No Mow May lawn look like?

Thousands of people across the country have been letting it grow for #NoMowMay this year – and this is what it looks like!