Breaking Updates from Our Teams - Month of May 2025
Title: Wildlife Wonders in Suffolk: A Matter of Time
Wader Wonderland UpdatedAs the bird-watching season progresses, we're keeping an eye on some promising wading bird breeding developments. Preliminary surveys at our Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve indicate a good number of breeding pairs of lapwings and ringed plovers.
Our efforts at Snape Marshes hold promise for a record wader breeding season, with the installation of anti-predator fences giving the little chicks a helping hand. At least 26 lapwing chicks have been spotted on the marshes so far.
Green Thumb FundraisingKatie's Garden team is back for a second year, using their 'Spring Clean Your Shed' program to collect garden accessories and tools for sale. The proceeds, amounting to £903.70 this year, will support Suffolk Wildlife Trust's vital work in preserving the county's wildlife and natural environment.
Thank you to Katie's Garden team and all the tool enthusiasts who contributed! For more about their fundraiser, check out this link.
Get your own fundraising ideas flowing here: The Big Green Fundraiser | Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Time for ActionOur new three-year campaign, Mission 2030, is off to a flying start, spreading environmental awareness and raising money for conservation projects in Suffolk.
Thanks to your generous donations, we've accumulated £20,000 so far! Mission 2030 aims to raise £1 million over three years to support crucial conservation and community work in Suffolk, helping to meet the international deadline of 2030 for halting biodiversity loss and initiating nature's recovery.
Don't let nature lose the battle. Join us in our mission!
Find out more and help yourself, help nature
Nature's Sanctuaries BloomingOur spring churchyard visits across Suffolk have revealed several beautiful and rare species in bloom, thriving in these diverse habitats.
Churchyards, often remnants of rich grasslands and meadows, play a vital role in maintaining the county's biodiversity. Our community advisers work alongside parishes and groups to ensure thoughtful management of these sites, benefiting both wildlife and people.
Recent surveys have shown a burst of springtime flora, including the increasingly rare meadow saxifrage, which requires unimproved soils and gentle management to flourish. This diverse display of wildflowers attracts a variety of insects, such as solitary bees and butterflies.
Want to help free space for wildlife? Learn how our wilder landscapes team can lend a hand - Landscape Recovery | Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Speaking Up for NatureSuffolk Wildlife Trust, in collaboration with Norfolk Wildlife Trust, has issued a joint statement expressing concern over the Environmental Protection Office's assessment of the Government's rejection of amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
The proposed changes threaten the environmental wellbeing of the UK, disregarding safeguards for valuable habitats such as chalk streams. Despite ongoing petitions for improvements, the government has declined to make necessary adjustments.
Join us and the RSPB in urging for the removal of the potentially damaging part 3 from the Bill. Learn more about how your voice can help save nature here: Planning Bill breaks Labour's nature promises | Suffolk Wildlife Trust
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- The funds raised by Katie's Garden team from their 'Spring Clean Your Shed' program will contribute to Suffolk Wildlife Trust's ongoing efforts to preserve the county's biodiversity, encouraging community engagement and supporting the recovery of nature reserves.
- By participating in the Suffolk Wildlife Trust's fundraising initiatives, such as 'The Big Green Fundraiser' and Mission 2030, individuals can help ensure the future of Suffolk's wildlife, contributing to landscape recovery and biodiversity conservation, while also embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes home-and-garden practices that favor nature.
- As community advisers work alongside parishes and groups to manage churchyards thoughtfully, these historical sites serve as essential sanctuaries for rare and endangered species, promoting biodiversity and flowering meadow saxifrage, while also offering opportunities for lifestyle improvement through the enjoyment and study of nature.
