There are a number of groups active across the Erewash Valley and beyond. Please let us know through our contact page if you know of any other groups:
Friends of Toton Fields
The aim of the Friends of Toton Fields is to study, make known, conserve, enhance and protect Toton Fields Local Nature Reserve (comprising parts of Manor Park Recreation Ground, Banks Road Open Space and land adjoining Toton Sidings) as a generally accessible place of natural interest and biodiversity.
Friends of Colliers Wood
The Friends are people from the surrounding areas of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire who enjoy being involved in the varied activities that are associated with Colliers Wood. Broadly, activities are aimed at encouraging the further use of this young country park for recreation, exercise and entertainment, whilst always maintaining a respect for the ecology that is at the root of its appeal.
Beeston Wildlife Group
The group was formed in October 1998 by a group of Beeston residents with a mutual interest in the environment. The group was subsequently launched on January 17th 1999. Wildlife recording began in the groups first year. Records of the wildlife observed in the Beeston area continue to be maintained by the group. Events are run throughout the year. They cater for all tastes with a variety of seasonal weekday and weekend walks, indoor meetings and other similar activities. The groups Task Team undertake local conservation work and projects throughout the winter.
Derbyshire Amphibian and Reptile Group
Our group aims to promote the study and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of Derbyshire and their habitats.
We achieve this by:
- raising awareness of the ecology and conservation needs of Derbyshire’s amphibians and reptiles
- undertaking practical conservation projects
- providing advice and information to the public
- developing recording, monitoring and research initiatives
- providing a forum for those interested in amphibians and reptiles working in partnership with other relevant organisations
Friends of Brinsley Headstocks
A local group covering Brinsley Headstocks – the link above takes you to an email contact, as there is no website at present.
Shipley Birdwatchers
Welcome to the Shipley Birdwatchers web site – we are a friendly group based in West Hallam, Derbyshire. If you are interested in wildlife and are in the area why not come along and enjoy bird and wildlife talks, local walks and our monthly outings to interesting wildlife sites further afield.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife and is part of a national network of 47 local trusts working to protect wildlife.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
The Trust
- Manages 40 nature reserves throughout the county, covering more than 1400 acres/570 hectares of land including woodland, wetland and meadow areas.
- Manages a Register of Local Wildlife Sites in the county.
- Advises local authorities and landowners on conservation issues.
- Runs an extensive environmental education programme for schools.
- Has more than 14,000 members, eight active local groups and seven Wildlife Watch groups (for younger members)
- Produces a range of publications, from fact sheets and leaflets to a book on wildlife gardening and a Wildlife Walks book.
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Entomological Society
The Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Entomological Society is the East Midlands premier organisation for the study of moths and insects.
A key aim of the society is to promote the study and recording of moths, butterflies, insects and Land Arthropods within the two counties. The society is also in effect, both the Derbyshire moth group and the Nottinghamshire moth group and is home to the County moth recorders. Moth trapping and other events are run throughout the summer months.
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