🌳Big changes are underway at Toton!🌿
A cleared stretch of floodplain is now set to become a rich wet meadow, supporting butterflies, wildflowers and more.
Click here to see what’s planned next: nottsbag.org.uk/2026/03/03/t...
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Explore the wild side of Nottinghamshire! Our latest blog uncovers surprising species, local conservation wins, and why these spaces matter. Take a look 👇
nottsbag.org.uk/2026/02/10/b...
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🌳Free woodland creation workshops are coming! 🌳
Plus a major Grey Squirrel event following new Red Squirrel sightings in the East Midlands! 🐿️
Find out more: nottsbag.org.uk/2026/02/05/w...
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🎄 Day 24 of our Nature Advent – The Grand Finale!🎄
The beautiful Major Oak—Sherwood’s snowy sentinel, majestic and timeless.❄️
🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us—thank you for celebrating nature with us this Advent! 🎄
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🪿 Day 23 of our Nature Advent!🪿
Three geese on an icy lake at Daneshill Lakes Nature Reserve – a serene winter scene and a reminder of how wetlands sustain wildlife year-round.❄️
What’s your favourite winter wildlife sighting? 🦢
#NatureAdvent #goose #geese #Nottinghamshire #Conservation
🦇 Day 23 Advent: Brown long-eared bat!
Huge ears (almost body-length!), whisper-quiet echolocation, and a slow, fluttery flight.
Feeds along hedgerows, gardens and woodland edges.
A magical night hunter. 🌙✨
#BatWatching #BritishBats #BatConservation #WildlifeUK #NatureAdvent
🌳 Day 22 of our Nature Advent! 🌳
Snow blankets the woodland on the way to the legendary Major Oak in Sherwood Forest.
This ancient reserve is a sanctuary for wildlife and a living link to history—even more magical in winter! 🌬️
🌨️What’s your favourite winter walk?❄️
#NatureAdvent #woodland #Notts
🦆 Day 21 of our Nature Advent!🦆
A splash of colour at Valley Road Washlands – the elegant Teal, our smallest dabbling duck!
These winter visitors thrive in wetlands, reminding us why protecting floodplain habitats matters. Have you spotted one yet?
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #teal
❄️ Day 20 of our Nature Advent!❄️
Snow transforms Daneshill Lakes Nature Reserve into a serene winter haven. Even in the cold, wildlife thrives here – a reminder of the resilience of nature
What’s your favourite winter walk in Nottinghamshire?
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas
🐍 19 of our Nature Advent! 🐍
Today’s star is the Slow Worm – a legless lizard, not a snake! These secretive reptiles play a vital role in ecosystems by keeping slug populations in check. Protected in the UK, they’re a rare winter find. Have you spotted one?
#NatureAdvent #Conservation #slowworm
Day 18 Advent: December moth!
One of the few species flying in winter, with charcoal wings, creamy stripes and a very fluffy body.
Adults don’t feed at all — they live off energy stored as caterpillars.
#WinterWildlife #NatureAdvent #InsectPhotography
📸 Vaughn Matthews
Day 18 of our Nature Advent!
Daneshill Energy Forest – the UK’s largest Eucalypt plantation, a pioneering project by Notts County Council to create a carbon-neutral energy source for schools and public buildings. Have you seen an energy forest before?🌱
#NatureAdvent #Conservation #eucalyptus
Day 17 of our Nature Advent!
An LBAP Species today - a sweet dormouse in peaceful slumber—nature’s tiny hibernator. 🐭🍂
Dormice are expert sleepers, hibernating through winter and resting in summer to conserve energy.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #dormouse #dormice
Day 16 of our Nature Advent!
Frost and fog weave a winter spell over Sherwood Pines. 🌲❄️
Woodlands are vital habitats, offering food and refuge for wildlife throughout the seasons.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #woodland #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire #trees
Day 15 of our Nature Advent!
Fly Agaric—nature’s bold splash of colour in the woodland floor. 🍄
This fungus works with trees in a symbiotic relationship, exchanging nutrients to keep forests healthy.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #fungi #flyagaric #Biodiversity
Day 14 of our Nature Advent!
Leaves dusted with frost—tiny crystals turning autumn’s leftovers into winter jewels. ❄️🍂
Frost forms when moisture freezes on surfaces, painting the landscape with icy lace.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #frosty #leaves #Biodiversity
Day 13 of our Nature Advent!
Two toads resting at Beavercotes—quiet guardians of the wetlands. 🐸
Toads play a key role in balancing ecosystems, feasting on insects and slugs that would otherwise overrun habitats.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Toad #Biodiversity
Day 12 of our Nature Advent!
A lone maple leaf—nature’s autumn jewel against the coming frost. 🍁
Maples provide food and shelter for countless species, and their leaves recycle nutrients back into the earth.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #MapleTree #Biodiversity
Day 11 of our Nature Advent!
A common lizard—small but perfectly adapted to life in the UK. 🦎
They spend winter in hibernation, emerging when the sun brings warmth back to the land.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #lizard #commonlizard
#Biodiversity #nottingham
Day 10 of our Nature Advent!
Snow settles on a fern—ancient greenery meeting winter’s chill. ❄️🌿
Ferns are among the oldest plant groups on Earth, predating even the dinosaurs!
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Ferns #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Day 9 of our Nature Advent!
A young brown hare at Idle Washlands—built for speed and survival. 🐇
Hares are grassland specialists, sprinting up to 45 mph to evade predators.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Hares #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Day 8 of our Nature Advent!
Frost reveals the hidden artistry of a spider’s web—nature’s lacework in winter. 🕸❄️
These intricate designs help spiders catch food even in the cold months.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #SpiderWatch #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Day 7 of our Nature Advent!
Britain’s striped nocturnal wanderer—the badger. 🦡
Badgers create intricate setts and live in social groups, playing a vital role in woodland ecosystems.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Day 6 of our Nature Advent!
Shirebrook’s reedbeds: a haven for birds and a natural water purifier. 🌾✨
Wetlands like these are biodiversity hotspots, supporting countless species year-round.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Day 5 of our Nature Advent!
A hedgehog pauses for a drink—small acts of care make a big difference. 🦔💧
Fresh water helps hedgehogs survive the cold months if they wake up from their hibernation during milder spells, or if they need to find another place to hibernate.
#NatureAdvent #Biodiversity
Day 4 of our Nature Advent!
Snow settles, but the evergreen stands strong. 🌲❄️
Conifers offer vital winter refuge for birds and mammals—one reason they’re a cornerstone of our landscapes.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #evergreen #Conservation #WildChristmas #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Nature Advent continues!
Spotted at Farley’s Brook: the charming water vole 🐾
What’s your favourite Nottinghamshire mammal?
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #WaterVole #Conservation #WildChristmas #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Nature Advent continues!
Winter trees and open spaces—Nottinghamshire’s natural beauty in December 🌲✨
Share your favourite local winter spot!
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