The British public know that nature is in crisis, & they want action⌛️

Today we handed our #Nature2030 letter to Adrian Ramsay demanding 5 urgent actions to protect and restore nature by 2030🌳

We look forward to sharing this with further party leaders

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100,000 signed our #Nature2030 open letter calling on all politicians to ditch vague promises & take bold action.🙏

Together, we're asking all Party leaders to commit to 5 vital policies. They must turn the tide for nature at this general election. ⌛️

👉 wcl.org.uk/nature2030.asp

📢Calling Young Volunteers!

Volunteering is a great way to build confidence, skills and experience and to help young people access these benefits we've launched a new scheme for 14-18 year olds with six great roles to choose from. 🐝🌳

Find out more 👇

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Excited to share corporate member Dark Horse Roastery is supporting us with a fundraising roast of the month!

Sourced from a coffee growing community in the mountains of Uganda, 15% of Katanda sales in April go to help our wetlands work 👏

☕buy yours at darkhorseroastery.co.uk

Our #NationalParks are cherished places, wild open spaces for a boosting burst of nature. Yet only 6% are in good health say Campaign for National Parks

These key landscapes need regulations & funding urgently to deliver on their potential for nature, and people👇

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A trailer load of whips for a day of gappy hedge filling at Earth Trust Farm, c/o of our land volunteers!

We're trialling new bio-plastic degradable tree guards here too that don’t leave micro plastics when they break down. A sterling effort, 500+ plants in! 🙏

📢We're calling on political parties to back policies to save nature:

🌾 Double nature-friendly farming funds
🌊 Make polluters pay
🏞️ More space for nature
🌱 Support green jobs
🌳 Right to a healthy environment

Please sign our #Nature2030 petition 👉 ow.ly/k32o50Rahju

📢 Volunteer Vacancy: Education Team

Our green spaces are unique outdoor classrooms & we host school visits here every day in term time. We're looking for new volunteers to help us deliver our engaging sessions.

Could you support our Education team? 👇

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With one of the most significant populations of great crested newts in the UK, licensed ranger Charley has been surveying our woodland ponds for the at-risk amphibians and they're thriving! Great news that shows our habitat work is making a big impact.

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📢 We're delighted to welcome three new trustees to our Board: Laura Holland, Jane Findlay and Nicky Whitehead.

This talented trio bring invaluable expertise to aid our ambitious growth plans to champion accessible natural green spaces for all 👇
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The hedgelaying team at The Clumps ' were joined by the Thursday volunteer crew to help deal with all the brash being created from the work.

Time for a spot of 'dead hedge' tramping down, and a new log house for the local hedgehogs incorporated too.🦔

Great work everyone!👏

#CitizenScience - help support Britian's prickliest mammals, join in and sign up today 👇

🍃 A YEAR OF NATURE

Last year Hugh joined us as a #NewtoNature trainee, a scheme offering paid work placements for under 25s to start a green career.

In our new blog we find out about his highlights, and how the initiative has helped him: earthtrust.org.uk/hughs-reflecti…

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👀 Vacancy: Education Tutor

We're recruiting for a p/t, 1 yr mat cover tutor to lead our early years to adults school & community activities.

Have a passion for outdoor learning & the environment? Take a look 👇
earthtrust.org.uk/education-tuto…

£14,490 pa + benefits. Closes Sun 14 Apr

💧 On #WorldWaterDay a new insight into our work along the #RiverThames with the aim of inspiring other landowners to support healthier waters for aquatic life, and people. 💙

River of Life II shows what can be achieved with partners working together 👇

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🍀Unlock the secrets of Castle Meadows community reserve with our new guide to this enchanting local green space. 🐞

Download the guide today and plan your next nature fix at this special place 👇

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🐝 DYK working in nature boosts productivity! 👍

Too much time at screens = “nature deprivation”, read more & see our tips to add nature into your day:
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Hire our nature-boosting spaces 4 collaborative working & inspiring events 👉 earthtrust.org.uk/venue-hire

👀 Thinking about volunteering?

This Weds meet us and 20+ local causes at the OCVA Volunteer Recruitment Fair Westgate Oxford to find your perfect volunteering role.

Chat to our team about how you could get involved & help care for green spaces.🍃

👉ocva.org.uk/volunteering/v…

We're thrilled to be one of the seven in North Wessex Downs National Landscape 'Partnerships for Nature' programme, with a transformational #RegenAg project. More info coming soon!
Defra UK Minister Rebecca Pow visited the local National Landscape ahead of the fund launch👇

🎧 New Podcast: Hear from our Artist in Residence Dr JC Niala about her experience, and what she's discovered on her journey with us so far, and how art, nature and community can combine to enliven our senses to the world around us. 👇

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