Educational visits to our nature reserves
We offer wilder learning opportunities for educational settings at our awe-inspiring nature reserves, or we can come to you.
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Explore our flagship reserves
From heathland to wetland, stunning open spaces to hidden gems, discover our best sites for nature across Cheshire.
The faces behind our reserves
Meet the team protecting wildlife on your doorstep.
Common crane
As the UK’s tallest bird the common crane is instantly recognisable with the ruffle of tail feathers and very long legs. Their bugling call is also very distinctive.
Sponsor a nature reserve
More information about sponsoring a square at Greenbooth Nature Reserve
Meadow crane's-bill
Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…
Bloody crane's-bill
Bloody crane's-bill has striking magenta flowers that pepper our rare limestone pavements, grasslands and sand dunes with summer colour. It is a favourite of all kinds of insects, including…
Greenbooth Nature Reserve
Greenbooth Nature Reserve is our newest nature reserve, located in a secluded part of the Peak District National Park, between Whaley Bridge, Buxton and Rainow.
Nature Reserve expanded at Swettenham
Cheshire Wildlife Trust has been able to expand its nature reserve, near Holmes Chapel through securing the management of an additional piece of land adjacent to the reserve.
A new National Nature Reserve
Monday the 14th of July saw the launch of a new National Nature Reserve between Liverpool and Manchester.
7,000 Cheshire residents call on the Council to scrap Danes Moss development
Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Save Danes Moss have presented a 7,000 strong petition to Cheshire East Council, urging the South Macclesfield Development Area (SMDA) to be scrapped.
Nature Reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.