Opportunities for all ages
Rob Jordan
Get involved
There are many ways you can get involved with Shropshire Wildlife Trust. No matter what it is about nature that inspires you, we've got something for all ages to get involved with...there is always plenty to discover!
Attend an event
We have events all year round, indoor talks, expert guided walks, family bush craft and identification workshops.
Coming up...
Question Time online for 11 - 24's - Climate Change and the IPCC
Youth for the Wild online for 11 -24's - Debate: this house believes 2020 should be cancelled!
Question Time online for 11 -24's - Population Matters: why and how?
Youth for the Wild online for 11 -24's - Careers: different routes into conservation
Families
We believe every childhood should be wild and have lots of ways for families to engage with nature. From events and birthday parties to exploring nature reserves and rainy day activities.
Young people
We have lots of opportunities for young people aged 11 -24. Get involved with our practical wild work days or have a look at work experience and our summer placement scheme.
Volunteer with us
Whether you have just an hour, a day or a week to give, and whatever your skills, there’s an opportunity for you to volunteer with us near where you live.
Schools
We offer a range of sessions for primary school children at unique locations such as Darwin's Childhood Garden in Shrewsbury. All of our school sessions are carefully planned to achieve curriculum-linked learning outcomes – but the children don’t need to know that!
Take action for wildlife
How to compost your waste
Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
How to make your garden a chemical-free zone
Go chemical-free in your garden to help wildlife, make a safer environment for people and pets, and save money!
How to feed birds in your garden
Find out how to attract birds into your garden all year round.
Plant flowers for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
How to make a bee hotel
Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch…