Running in green spaces

Local runner Eileen Naughton shares what makes running at Earth Trust so special, and what role those exercising have to play in making sure our places are looked after for everyone to enjoy.

How to photograph wildlife in your local green space

From the buzz of bolder insects, to fleeting views of some of our shyer mammals, seeing and photographing wildlife is one of the great joys that can come from spending time in green spaces.

Plants to look out for this August

As the warm weather continues, we wanted to share some of the plants coming into their own at this time of year. The diversity of plants in our green spaces not only allows wildlife to thrive, but people too.

Picnic recipes from our Farm Step Tenants

What better way to enjoy fresh, local produce than in the very green spaces where it was grown? If you’re heading to Earth Trust for a picnic this summer, then why not try some of these amazing recipes and support our Farm Step Tenants while you’re there?

Volunteer profile: Chris Phillips

Four years ago Chris Phillips became a Trustee. "As a retired head teacher, I have taken a keen interest in the environmental education programme at Earth Trust".

Earth Trust featured on BBC’s Countryfile

We’re excited to share that Earth Trust recently hosted some of the Countryfile team including presenter Tom Heap.

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.