Wild Ground has launched two new projects to improve wildlife habitats, support community wellbeing and also make conservation volunteering more accessible across North East Wales. Running from spring 2026 to 2028, the programmes will take place across the charity’s nature reserves in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire.
Newts, Badgers and Bats
The reserves are home to important species including great crested newts, badgers and bats, and many sit within or close to residential communities, giving people the chance to discover the wildlife on their doorstep. Both projects centre around the idea of opening conservation up to everyone in the area, whether using seasoned volunteers or those who have never taken part before.
The first, the Conservation and Communities project, receives support from the Moondance Foundation and focuses on improving habitats, building local skills and deepening people’s connection with nature. It offers weekly volunteering sessions across the three counties, which are open to anyone keen to participate, alongside community nature-connection events and curriculum-linked education sessions for primary schools.
These activities aim to strengthen habitats for the future while helping children and adults learn about protected species, the value of high-quality natural environments and how local conservation efforts connect to tackling wider climate challenges.
Supported Volunteering
The second, Supported Volunteering, looks to remove barriers for people who may need extra help to take part, including those who are neurodivergent or living with challenges such as anxiety, depression, low confidence or social isolation. Funded through the Volunteering Wales Grant scheme, which the WCVA manages, it provides tailored one-to-one support as participants move from an initial induction to fully participating in group sessions across Wild Ground’s reserves.
Volunteers can take on a wide range of activities, from managing woodlands and wetlands and creating habitats for wildlife to carrying out wildlife surveys and maintaining green spaces for the community to enjoy. The sessions aim to build confidence, support social connection and help volunteers achieve their own personal goals through meaningful, hands-on work in nature.
Together, the two projects represent a significant investment in both the natural environment and the wellbeing of communities across North East Wales. By improving habitats, creating new ways to connect with nature and removing barriers to taking part, Wild Ground hopes to deliver long-lasting benefits for people and wildlife alike.
To find out more or to take part, visit wild-ground.org.uk, call 01978 757 524 or email info@wild-ground.org.uk.
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