Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
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The water vole
Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
Wimbledon Park Project, Letter - February 2022
London Wildlife Trust’s support for the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project biodiversity improvements.
Wimbledon Park Project, Letter - April 2023
London Wildlife Trust’s support for the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project biodiversity improvements.
Field vole
With a population of 75 million, the field vole is one of the UK's most common mammals. Hidden among the vegetation of grassland, heathland and moorland, it is not as easily spotted as the…
This Is Our Place – a nature writing project for London
London Wildlife Trust and Spread The Word are delighted to announce that This Is Our Place, our nature writing project celebrating London's wildlife, nature and the diverse communities of the…
Our projects
We run a range of projects across London to help boost wildlife and connect people to nature.
Keeping it Wild: Youth Accelerator Fund Project
Young Londoners took the lead in protecting our city's wildlife in London Wildlife Trust’s latest digital learning programme
The Power of Art, Nature, and Community: Poplar's Nextdoor Nature Project
At the heart of Poplar's Nextdoor Nature Project lies a story of community organising, creativity, and the transformative power of connecting with nature. Through my journey of supporting the…
Help save London’s water voles
Water voles are now one of Britain’s fastest declining mammals. We need your help recording water vole sightings and signs of their presence to help inform our conservation efforts so we can work towards reversing this decline.