Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social

We’re a local conservation charity restoring wildlife and wild places in Hertfordshire & Middlesex. With 24,000+ local members, we’re part of the UK’s biggest movement for nature - working together so wildlife and people thrive.

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 2:00 PM

🦔 Did you know the average Hedgehog can travel up to 2km in a single night?

That's a lot harder when every garden is surrounded by fences and walls.

Creating a simple 13cm × 13cm hole in your fence can help Hedgehogs move safely between gardens.

👉 https://ow.ly/CFap50ZPHQg

Infographic with step by step how to create a Hedgehog highway. For full instructions in text please visit the url in this post :)

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

Imagine:

💧 Cleaner rivers and lakes
🦆 Healthier wetlands
🌾 Communities better protected from flooding and drought
💚 More space for wildlife to thrive

That's why we're calling for a water system that works for people and nature.

👉 Email your MP today: https://ow.ly/Hr5O50ZUP5L

#FixWater

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 10:00 AM

🌿 Help shape a new approach to corporate fundraising for wildlife.

We're recruiting a Corporate Partnerships Manager to build meaningful relationships with businesses and drive support for nature's recovery.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/Y9pj50ZPHEl

#FundraisingJobs #CorporatePartnerships

Photo of a flock of geese flying silhouetted against a sunset of orange clouds. text box over this reads "We're Hiring. Corporate partnerships Manager. Apply by 14 October" Image credit: Zsuzsanna Bird

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 12:00 PM

Where's your favourite place to enjoy autumn? 🍁

🌳 Woodland
🌊 Riverside walk
🌼 Local park
🍂 Nature reserve
🍄 Somewhere else?

Let us know in the comments!

#AutumnNature #AutumnVibes #LoveNature #NatureConnection #NatureOnYourDoorstep #WildlifeUK

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 4:00 PM

Choose: ❌ More emails about meetings ✅ More emails about wildlife

🌿Sign up to our e-newsletter for seasonal wildlife to spot, behind-the-scenes conservation stories and opportunities to get involved locally: https://ow.ly/3Cf850ZFv1c

#NatureLovers #ExploreNature #UKWildlife #Hertfordshire

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 10:00 AM

💧 Fix water, and we fix so much more.

Cleaner rivers. Healthier wildlife. Reduced flooding. Greater resilience to drought.

We're calling for urgent reforms to the way water is managed in England.

📢 Tell your MP why clean water matters to you:

👉 https://ow.ly/wtnn50ZUmOW

#FixWater

A photo of dry cracked earth with shriveling crops growing from it. Text on image reads "The water system is broken. Pollution, drought and flooding are becoming more common".

A photo of a Water Vole sitting amongst lush vegetation on the rivers edge. Text on image reads "Wildlife and communities are paying the price. Our rivers, lakes and wetlands are under huge pressure."

A photo of a march for nature - there are lots of painted cardboard protest signs. The one that stands out most is a cartoon of the three eyed fish from the simpsons movie that became like that due to water pollution in the films plot. text on the sign reads "end river pollution". Text at the bottom of the image reads " But together, we can fix it. The Government is planning a new Water Bill."

A photo of a person standing amongst pebbles at a rivers edge touching a large pebble. Teh light is sparkling off the surface of the water. Text on image reads "We need: Local control of water, rewired water companies, put people and nature first. Email your MP today"

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:11 AM

Well said.💚 Water supports an incredible web of life, and protecting the quality and quantity of water in our rivers and wetlands is vital for nature's recovery. 🌿💧

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

What's your favourite thing about being near water?

🌊 The sound
🐦 The wildlife
🚶 The walks
☀️ The views
💚 Something else?

👇 Tell us below!

#NatureLovers #WildlifeUK #NatureOnYourDoorstep #LoveNature #FreshwaterWildlife

A photo of a lake surrounded by reeds on the closest edge and trees on the far edge under a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. Text on image reads "What's your favourite thing about being near water?". Image credit: Amwell Nature Reserve (c) Milly Reid

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 4:00 PM

💚 What's your favourite wildlife species that people often overlook?

Let us know in the comments!

#NatureLovers #WildlifeUK #NatureOnYourDoorstep #LoveNature #NatureMoments #WildlifeWatching

A photo of a Wood Pigeon (Light grey large pigeon with a green and purple neck with a white spot. It has a pink beak and eyes thet look a lot like googly eyes). Text on the image reads "Can we get some love for the common species" Image credit: Wood Pigeon (c) Gillian Day

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

🌿We're looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow support from businesses and build long-term partnerships for nature.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/JnKo50ZPHAs

#FundraisingJobs #CorporatePartnerships #NatureRecovery

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 9:40 AM

☀️ A glorious sunny day at Amwell last week!

The team were busy finishing the island cutting, helping to stop vegetation becoming too dense and overgrown so the islands remain suitable for nesting ducks, waders and gulls. 🐦💚

#AmwellNatureReserve #Conservation

people standing on an island int he middle of a still, reflective lake under a clear blue sky in bright sunlight.

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

This #WorldRiversDay help us learn more about people's connections to rivers & one of their most fascinating residents: the #EuropeanEel.

💚 Complete our 5-minute survey and be in with a chance of winning a ZSL Gold Zoo Membership.

👉 https://ow.ly/FEL250ZQTiJ

Thames21 Thames Rivers Trust

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

🌊 A new River Hiz restoration project is improving habitat for Brown Trout while giving local volunteers the skills and tools to help care for this special chalk stream long into the future!💚

Read more👉 https://ow.ly/40IY50ZOEX0

#WorldRiversDay #RiverHiz #RiverRestoration

A photo of Volunteers wearing waders standing in the River Hiz adding wood to locally speed up flows, scour silt, and to create areas of shaggy cover, which will benefit the local Trout population. Image credit: River Hiz Conservation Group Volunteers (c) RHCG

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM

Congratulations to Donna Reeves for the brilliant new Ware Art Trail, which transformed utility cabinets with designs inspired by local wildlife.

Our Wilder Communities Officer Kate was delighted to support some of the school workshops that helped inspire the artwork. 💚

👉 https://ow.ly/z9iF50ZQUMn

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 9:00 AM

Today is the Autumn Equinox 🍂

Day and night are (almost) equal in length, marking the shift from summer to autumn.

As the seasons change, we'd love to know:

👀 What signs of autumn have you spotted already?

Tell us below 👇

#AutumnNature #AutumnVibes #LoveNature #UKNature

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

Complete the sentence!

It's not autumn until I've seen... 🍂

#AutumnNature #AutumnVibes #LoveNature #NatureConnection #NatureOnYourDoorstep #WildlifeUK

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 10:00 AM

We're looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to help develop exciting new relationships with businesses and secure vital support for wildlife and nature's recovery.

📅 Apply by 14 October: https://ow.ly/o6hM50ZPEHy

Know someone who'd be perfect? Tag them or share this post 💚

#CharityJobs

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 12:30 PM

🌿 What happens when carers are given time to reconnect with nature?

Our latest project is helping people slow down, switch off and experience the wellbeing benefits of the natural world. 💚

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/OC1C50ZPBQz

#NatureAndWellbeing #Carers #NatureConnection

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 12:00 PM

Take a closer look at your local hedgerow this autumn 👀

Save this guide for your next walk and see how many you can spot!

💬 Which do you find most often?

AutumnNature #NatureNearYou #WildlifeOnYourDoorstep #AutumnWalks

@hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

🌿Whether you're a regular visitor to our nature reserves or simply enjoy spotting wildlife in your garden, our free e-newsletter is a great way to stay connected to nature.

💌 Sign up for wildlife stories, local events & seasonal inspiration: https://ow.ly/Avau50ZFv01

#UKWildlife #Hertfordshire

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