WildDerby is growing! Have you considered joining us to help wildlife?

2008 and 2009 were Derby's Year of Action for Wildlife. With the help of BBC Breathing Places: Derby  we moved onto new sites, did new things and helped more wildlife.

You can view our events for 2010 on the BBC Breathing Places website  to see how you can continue to help us 'do one thing' for wildlife in Derby. Once on the website, just click on the symbols on the map for details of what is happening in the Derby area.

You can also see our events on the Let's Go Wild in Derby 2010 webpage.

Grants

For information on grants visit the Council's Voluntary and Community Sector and Groundwork-WildDerby School Grounds Project webpages.

Friends of Chaddesden Wood

If you would like to become a member of the Friends of Chaddesden Wood, then contact Parks on 01332 641549, minicom 01332 256666.

BBC Breathing Places Projects at Sturgess Field and Chaddesden Park

Chaddesden Park, already important for birds, the brook and water voles, has received additional funding in order to engage local schools with activities at the park on behalf of WildDerby. Tree planting, bird boxes, the creation of a new pond and the production of a management plan for the Chaddesden Park Nature Area, have ensured that this site has become an important and successful area for wildlife. Download a copy of the Chaddesden Park Nature Area Management Plan. 235kb

Sturgess Field, part of the University of Derby, with Markeaton Brook running through it, is an important site for wildlife. White-clawed crayfish, freshwater sponge and swan mussel have been found in the brook. The wildlife management plan, and the free schools Education Pack is now available by calling University of Derby on 01332 590500. For more details about Sturgess Field visit the University of Derby  website.

Groundwork - WildDerby School Grounds Project

In partnership with Derby City Council’s WildDerby Project, Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire are currently running the WildDerby School Grounds Project. Groundwork is working with schools throughout Derby to help them make the most of their school grounds, for the benefit of young people, the wider community and wildlife. For more information visit our Groundwork-WildDerby School Grounds Project webpage.

Local Nature Reserve Site Management Meetings

If you'd like to participate in meetings to discuss our Local Nature Reserves then visit our diary webpage. The Council, with local groups and neighbours, meet twice a year for each site, to talk about management proposals, the effects of management on the ecology of each site, and to develop positive solutions. Local Nature Reserves remain some of the most important sites for nature in the city, and we welcome input from anyone with an interest in the various sites.

Other work of WildDerby

In addition to events organised as part of our Year of Action, WildDerby has information on a variety of topics, such as monthly gardening tips, local nature reserves and management plans, 'Friends of' groups and 'Floyd's guides' to wildlife.

For information on Parks and Recreation in Derby visit our Parks and Recreation webpage.

For further information contact

Environment Projects Officer for WildDerby
Derby City Council
Regeneration and Community Department
Plans and Policies Section
Roman House
Friar Gate
Derby DE1 1XB

Telephone 01332 255021  Minicom 01332 256666  Fax 01332 255989  email wildderby@derby.gov.uk