Noticing the shifting of the seasons and being in touch with nature can have brilliant benefits for mental health.
How does nature boost your mood? Tell us here - https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/postcards-nature
During National Bird Box Week, Lound Lake nature reserve volunteers Dudley and Roy made two tawny owl boxes. These will be put up so they can weather over the year and ready for next year's breeding season. We can't wait to see who might visit them! 🪶
Happy World Wildlife Day! 🌸 There is plenty of wildlife to look out for this month, including the arrival of spring flowers and the March Hare.
Find out the ways we do this: https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/our-work
These vivid colours 😍🦋 The first butterfly records are being made this year at our Lound Lakes nature reserve. This peacock was spotted last week at the nature reserve. Have you started to spot them flying around in this warmer weather?
📸by Andy Hickinbotham
We are hosting a photography workshop with award winning photographer Kevin Sawford for our Spring in the City: Wildlife Photography sessions.
Book your place: https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2026-03-15-spring-city-wildlife-photography-christchurch-park
Nature can help us combat stress and improve our mental health.
Providing a quiet space to think and decompress or join in community activities, nature helps people keep going.
How has nature benefitted you?
Tell us - https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/postcards-nature
Will you be joining us on the Hedgehog Walk?
Take part with your little ones in this exciting fundraising challenge. Walk 3km, explore the outdoors and help nature thrive 🦔
Find out more and get walking here - https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/hedgehog-walk-26
Sometimes it's those simple moments in nature that raise our spirits 🍃
What does nature mean to you?
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/postcards-nature
Learn about the work going on behind the scenes to protect and restore nature across Suffolk!
Hear from the Trust’s Landscape Recovery team at this webinar https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2026-03-25-wildlife-live-webinar-wilder-landscapes-action
Could you be part of our team? 📣
We're looking for a Wilder Rivers Adviser to join our team on a fixed term contract.
Find out more and apply here - https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/careers
Join one of our local Wildlife Groups and support nature's recovery in your local area. Our local Wildlife Groups are groups of volunteers running fundraising activities and learning events in communities across the county.
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/volunteer/local-wildlife-groups
We would all be lost without nature 🌳
When you're outside what do you notice? The bird song, the sound of the wind through the leaves, new buds bursting through the ground?
Has nature given you a new outlook on life? https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/postcards-nature
Our latest Wild News is now live on the website, so grab a cuppa and have a read! ☕
Read our blog:
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/news/wild-news-round-winter-2026-edition
Your words for nature:
Thank you to Emma for sharing their thoughts on nature and how it is something to cherish, not take for granted.
How has nature impacted your life?
Tell us - https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/postcards-nature
Valentines special wildlife spot💕The graceful great crested grebe can be spotted on lakes and reservoirs (Lackford Lakes is a great place to spot them at this time of year in Suffolk).
Learn about the conservation efforts to protect Suffolk's ancient woodlands and discover the work of the Ancient Woodland Inventory.
🎟️Tuesday 24 February at 7pm, tickets start at £3.
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2026-02-24-wildlife-live-webinar-ancient-woodland-suffolk
Save the last minute run to the shop for Valentines 💌
If you haven't got your loved ones a Valentine's Day card don't worry! Our digital cards are here to save the day.
Send your love letter - https://www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/charities/suffolk-wildlife-trust
Find out more and send your postcard here - www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/postcards-na...
Two postcards on a wooden table, one purple with a photograph of heathland and the other with illustrations of nature and wildlife in green.
Write your postcard for nature using our online form and help tell the world how it benefits our communities!
We’ll be sharing your stories across our platforms. Let’s change how the world see’s our nature. The more people understand it’s importance the more we can do to help nature in Suffolk.
We all know that nature is great for our mental and physical health, it supports our economy and our everyday lives. But currently nature is seen as a nice ‘bonus’, not the necessity it actually is.
We want to hear your stories on how nature has helped you.
We love these striking photos taken by @rich13photography at Lackford Lakes📸
Did you know nuthatches are the only UK bird that can climb headfirst down tree trunks, holding on with their powerful toes?
Learn a new skill this winter by joining a workshop with us!
📸 by Rebecca Lewis (@poshyarns.photography) of a willow weaving workshop at Arger Fen
Martlesham Wilds is one of our newer reserves and as the journey continues, join us for an evening on Wednesday 11 February to learn more about Suffolk’s newly recovering nature reserve. Book your place https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2026-02-11-martlesham-wilds-two-years
Love is in the air, and so is the feeling of spring💕There is plenty to be excited about in February, with primroses awakening and you might catch sight of the crested grebes dancing!
Join our team 🙌
We're looking for a Wilder Rivers Officer and Supporter Development Assistant to join our charity on fixed term contracts.
Find out more and apply - https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/careers
Discover the latest on the reintroduction of White-tailed Eagles to England, with Zoe Smith and Peter Merchant at our online Wildlife Live Webinar on Monday 9th February.
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2026-02-09-wildlife-live-webinar-white-tailed-eagles
Gifts that help wildlife 🦉
If you're looking for a conscious way to buy this Valentine's Day have a look at our online shop. Each purchase supports our charity and goes towards vital conservation and community work around the county
Get gifting - https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/shop
Celebrate Valentine's with a twist 💌
Show your love with a digital Valentine's Day card and donate the usual cost of a card and stamp to help fund vital conservation in Suffolk.
Pick your perfect card -
https://www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/charities/suffolk-wildlife-trust
Wetlands in folklore ✨ Suffolk is home to a diverse array of wetlands, and have once inspired tales of ghostly happenings.
📸by Peter Eyles
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay, a chance to celebrate and reflect on the vital role of wetlands across the world and closer to home here in Suffolk! 💧
Keep your eyes peeled for more #WorldWetlandDay content from us this week.
📸 by John Lord
