Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust protects local wildlife and wild places and engages people with nature. Join today:

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Have you seen our recent job vacancies? https://t.co/FoTgXna3Ku

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It's time to make a difference 👍

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First amphibian of the year spotted at Ulverscroft Nature Reserve yesterday - a lovely common frog. It's this time of year where amphibians will be waking up from their hibernation and heading to their ponds to breed 😊

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⚠️⚠️ Many of our Reserves are inundated with flood water. Paths are very wet and riverside sites are flooded. Extreme caution is advised. Do not enter flood water and wear appropriate footwear for the conditions. ⚠️⚠️

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Job Vacancy

We are looking for a passionate and organised Volunteer Coordinator to join our team! This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

For more information and how to apply 👉 https://t.co/VGn255xwIY

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Job Vacancy - Community Engagement Assistant

We are looking for a passionate and organised Community Engagement Assistant to support our innovative community-led approach to nature conservation.

For more information and how to apply 👉 https://t.co/ABvLMso6pp

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Job Vacancy - Information Assistant

We are looking for an Information Assistant to help with the running of the Lyndon Visitor Centre, enabling more people to enjoy the natural heritage of Rutland Water Nature Reserve.

For more info and how to apply 👉 https://t.co/jJpWF0iPKN

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Disaster strikes again...
We have suffered another break in. Cloud Wood nature reserve! Lucky nothing was taken, but suffered damage to gates, fences & to some of the most botanically diverse rides in Leicestershire!
Please help us, support our appeal https://t.co/vRXGFLLy5d

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Job Vacancy

We are looking for a Senior Nature Recovery Officer to help us to continue to develop and deliver our Nature Recovery Strategy across Leicestershire and Rutland.

Click below for more info and how to apply.
https://t.co/0mVV9IsLrT

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The tree has now been cleared and the path is fully accessible 👍

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Hi all, due to the recent weather conditions Tilton Cutting Nature Reserve is currently inaccessible. The top path is ok but the cutting has been blocked. We are trying to clear the fallen tree as soon as possible.

Please be careful when out and about, be safe everyone.

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Growing the Future. An absolutely wonderful talk presented by John Everitt OBE, Chief Executive of The @NatForestCo at our AGM & Member’s Weekend. Both staff and members would like to extend a huge thank you to John. It was very engaging and thought provoking, thank you 🙏

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Following our 68th Annual General Meeting and our very first Members’ Weekend, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of 6 new Trustees to our Council.
👉 https://t.co/2WS8Mbs1wr

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What a weekend! We welcomed over 100 members to our 68th Annual General Meeting and our first ever Members’ Weekend. It was so nice to meet with and talk to so many of you, and we thank everyone who attended 🙏

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Thank you to everyone who has supported and donated to us after the awful incident at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
A big thank you to @CrouchRecovery for helping remove the burnt out lorry from our Wildflower Meadow.
Thank you everyone, we really appreciate all your support 🙏

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Failed Robbery Backfires, Leaving Rutland Water Nature Reserve Damaged.
Thieves broke into the Volunteer Training Centre at Rutland, leaving us with over £40,000 in damages and extensive physical and environmental damage to the wildflower meadow. We are devastated!

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What a lovely find from one of our reserve officers, a Ballerina Waxcap, also known as Pink Waxcap, listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Learn more about this beautiful pink fungus https://t.co/aUezx8cx13

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Get yourselves down to Cossington meadows at dusk, there's been some stunning starling mumurations spotted here over the last couple of days...

Visit Cossington Meadows 👉 https://t.co/Lqsgpa8WFj

Photo Credit Jamie Hall

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Imagine our counties with more wildlife, more wild places & more people having a strong connection to nature.
With your support we’ll:
✅Restore and protect habitats
✅Create networks for nature's recovery
✅Enable more communities to connect with nature
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