Discover nature in Shrewsbury
Volunteering Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers to undertake practical conservation work in support of the management of the Shrewsbury Town Council’s green spaces and to assist in marshalling events. Please send us an email if you’re interested and would like to be updated
Upcoming Events
Due to Covid we have recently been focusing on outdoor events and have a monthly programme of events scheduled for the coming year that runs from April to October 2022. Please check SWT events site, SWT magazine and our social network sites for details. We hope to be able to reintroduce winter talk events from Autumn 2022.
All talks start at 7pm at the Cut Visitor Centre, Abbey Foregate, SY2 6AH. Members £3 non-members £5. Booking not required for indoor events, but arrive early to secure your seat. Booking essential for walks and may be member only events. Payment in cash on the day
Local Wildlife
We work with local wildlife and community groups in Shrewsbury to monitor, protect and enhance wildlife and promote wildlife conservation and a healthy environment. Current activities include:
Protecting our green and blue corridors and spaces for wildlife through the monitoring of planning applications, supporting local campaigns to save green spaces and assisting in wildlife monitoring
Supporting team of volunteers in the implementation of the Nature Recovery Network initiative in and around the town https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/NRN
Working in alliance with other interest groups to oppose the North West Road
Supporting the Belle Vue Tree Group to meet tree planting targets
Assisting the Rivers Team to monitor water quality
Organising a varied programme of talks on current conservation and environmental issues
Organising a varied programme of walks showcasing local wildlife and conservation programmes
Committee:
Co-chair/Secretary: Janet Pitt-Lewis
Co-chair/Events Coordinator: Christine Holding
Treasurer: Claire Kelly
NRN Volunteer Liaison: Marella Nicoll
Contact: Janet Pitt-Lewis
Email: shrewsbury@ShropshireWildlifeTrust.org.uk
Visit Shrewsbury
There are lots of green spaces in and around Shrewsbury.
