Wildflower meadows are vital habitats for bees and other pollinators. But with 97% lost nationally since the 1930s, protecting them and their wildlife is critical. Our Frogmore Meadow Nature Reserve is a perfect example of what expert management can create, alive with birdsong in spring and shining with all the colours of the rainbow in summer.

Ancient woodlands were once widespread, but sadly these irreplaceable, wildlife-rich habitats now only cover 2.5% of the UK. Special woodlands, like Balls Wood Nature Reserve, provide a vital home to many vulnerable and declining butterfly species including the White Admiral butterfly, which benefit from our ongoing dedicated woodland management.

Chalk streams are globally important – with just 260 in the entire world. In Hertfordshire we are proud custodians of around 10% of these precious habitats. These rare and unique river systems support some of our most endangered species, including Water Vole, the UK’s fastest-declining mammal; now thriving thanks to our reintroduction projects at the River Stort, Ver and Beane.

Reedbeds can support a wide range of wildlife, if a variety of vegetation growth and structure are present. Following years of hard work creating more reedbed habitat, our commitment has paid off - this year a male Bittern has been heard calling for a mate (‘booming’) at our Amwell Nature Reserve – the first time in recent history in Hertfordshire.

A huge thank you from everyone at Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust for choosing to support our appeal.

Card Online: Please click on any of the donation links or buttons displayed above. You will be directed to a form where you can enter and change the amount that you would like to give.

Card by phone: Please call us on 01727 858 901 ext. 302 (during usual office hours).

Cheque by post: Cheques can be made payable to 'Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust' and sent to us at: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, Grebe House, St Michael's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SN

If you would like to discuss your donation, please call our friendly Fundraising Team on 01727 858901 ext. 302 or email fundraising@hmwt.org

Yes! If you're ready to take on a personal challenge towards nature's recovery, then you can fundraise towards our appeal - take a look at our fundraising pack here. 

Yes! Please reach out to us if you are able to contribute to our appeal via your business, we'd love to hear from you. Please email partnerships@hmwt.org for more information.

With rising costs, this is the amount that we are aiming to raise across all of our fundraising channels this financial year. It includes fundraising from individuals, local community groups and businesses, legacies and grants.

Due to rising costs, this appeal will help raise the funds needed towards our core conservation work. It is only part of our overall fundraising target and is in addition to the vital support we get through our committed members.

We know this is an ambitious target, but a large target will allow us to continue to drive forward nature’s recovery locally.