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Pledge a pond for wildlife!

Help Us Create More Ponds and Wetlands in Hertfordshire!

Wetlands cover just 1% of Hertfordshire, and between the 19th and 20th centuries, we’ve lost 50% of our local ponds—many thousands in total. More than 350 species in Hertfordshire are closely associated with ponds and wetland habitats. Adding water, especially a pond, is one of the most effective ways to bring more wildlife into our gardens, schools, and community spaces.

Why Should You Add a Pond?

Support Local Wildlife

Ponds are biodiversity hotspots they are home to many species of plants, insects, and amphibians. They provide vital shelter, food, and breeding spaces as well as a source of drinking water for many birds and mammals.

Climate Benefits

They help with water retention and flood prevention, and act as carbon sinks.

Aesthetic and Educational Value

Ponds create beautiful, tranquil spaces and provide learning opportunities for children and adults alike.

How You Can Help: 

  1. Pledge to Add a Pond: If you have space in your garden, school or community area, commit to adding a pond. Even small ponds can make a big difference.
  2. Register Existing Ponds: If you already have a wildlife pond, add it to our map to help us track the locations and sizes of ponds across Hertfordshire.
  3. Spread the Word: Encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to add ponds and join our map.

When you pledge, we will send you helpful resources to guide you in creating or enhancing your pond. Together, we can help protect and grow Hertfordshire’s wildlife!

Add Your Pledge: Fill in the details below, and let’s get started.

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Can we share your pond story to inspire others?
Where are you taking action for wildlife?
Share details about your pond with us—its approximate size, when it was created, and any features you’d like to highlight. You can also mention any wildlife you’ve spotted using it!

Your Contact details

Are you a HMWT member?

We will only use your contact details for administration purposes relating to the TeamWilder Ponds unless you opt in to receive communication from us.

You can change your communication preferences at any time, by contacting us on 01727 858901 or info@hmwt.org.

By ticking here you confirm that you understand our privacy policy which respects your right as a valued supporter of the Trust. Your personal details will only be used by the Trust and will not be passed on to any third party, except for the purposes of enabling them to carry out activity on the Trust’s behalf (such as sending regular correspondence etc.). Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust will never sell your contact details to another organisation.

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In addition to receiving information about the TeamWilder Ponds.  I am happy to receive information from Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust including events, news, fundraising & other activities by:

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Species Survival Fund. Funded by UK Government. Heritage Fund.

This project is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.