Inequality and green space – can we talk?

Spending time in quality natural open spaces is good for us - vital for our mental and physical health. But there are inequalities in access to green space...

Filling the world with hope – why volunteers mean so much to Earth Trust

Volunteers' Week is a time to reflect on what volunteering means to us. Bill Clinton once said that ‘volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale’ that ‘matters profoundly’. This is true for Earth Trust as it is for many organisations and individuals across the country.

Work on the Earth Lab and Innovation Hub is underway

Despite the lockdown over the last couple of months, behind the hoardings exciting things have been taking shape at Earth Trust.

Building with nature in mind

As climate change rises up public and corporate agendas, rarely are there opportunities to design and construct a building that has potential to demonstrate and encourage future sustainable construction and inspire future generations.

Changing the way we look at things

As the Agriculture and Environment Bills move through Parliament, and as we rebuild our economies after coronavirus, let’s look at the world through nature’s eyes.

Supporting biodiversity in arable farming

As we head towards summer we are starting to see more insect life across our places. Insects like bees, butterflies and moths pollinate flowers and form a vital part of our ecosystem.

Boost your wellbeing with biodiverse experiences

Not only does time spent in nature give our mental wellbeing a boost, but the more diversity we experience the better it is for us.

Landscapes, power and healing

Landscapes are about scale and diversity, to receive the full benefit of the experience we are overwhelmed by them and their beauty...

Dig reveals 2,000 year history of Earth Trust Centre

DigVentures worked with Earth Trust to discover more about the people who lived here centuries ago. We're excited to share the finds

Archaeology tour guides share their experiences

As we share more of our archaeological finds from the dig, this week we've also caught up with two of our volunteer tour guides. Here they share what inspired them to take part, and some of their highlights from the last few months.

Plots to save the skylark

In the second half of the 20th century, agriculture developed rapidly, and to become more efficient, fields were made larger and crops more densely grown. However, this has had a devastating effect on skylarks, with estimates that their population has halved since the early 1980s.

Making your sightings count

As Earth Day approaches, this week we’re sharing some of the ways that you can use your sightings to contribute towards conservation efforts at a national level