Volunteering with wildlife trusts transforms quarries into wetlands restoring nature and purpose while also making friends.

Send us Fan MailWe visit North Cave Wetlands to see how a former quarry is becoming a thriving reserve and how volunteering can restore both landscapes and a sense of purpose. Marie from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Emma, a long-time volunteer, share roles, training, and stories that make getting involved easy and rewarding.• Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s scale, history, and 115 reserves• How North Cave Wetlands grew from quarry to haven• Volunteer roles from habitat work to education• Livestock checking and conservation grazing explained• Public engagement at Spurn lighthouse and Living Seas Centre• Training in ID skills, surveys, peatland, and youth work• Office and digital roles for all abilities• Finding meaning after retirement through nature and community• The UK-wide Wildlife Trusts federation and advocacy power• Practical steps to start small and get involvedPlease don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. That way you'll never miss an episodeIf you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard and are keen to get involved, please click the links below.https://www.ywt.org.uk/get-involvedhttps://www.ywt.org.uk/get-involved/volunteerSupport the showIf you enjoy the show, please click the “Support the show” link and follow the instructions. Your support means the world to us; we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Thank you everyone.