Idle Valley Reserve

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📷IMPORTANT NOTICE - regarding tonight's North Notts Group Talk & Local Nature Recovery Strategy discussion, unfortunately, due to the bad weather forecast, the decision has been made to postpone this event. Keep an eye out on our events page for the new date!

Lovely walk at idle valley. Highlights raven,red kite,buzzard. 2 cattle egret and pair of stonechats and Egyptian geese @IdleValleyChat

Help wildlife in the cold with simple garden actions ❄️🥶☃️💙 Build a log pile, give birds a safe roost, keep water topped up and even enjoy a messy garden that shelters insects. Small steps make a big difference for nature this winter. Learn more 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/actions/help-w…

Your responses in The Great Big Nature Survey help The Wildlife Trusts understand how people across the UK feel about nature 🌿 The data guides our advocacy for wildlife and shapes our strategic goals. Take part today and have your say 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-natu…

Learn a traditional skill whilst spending time at the wonderful Idle Valley Nature Reserve knowing you're helping improve hedgerow habitat for species from dunnocks to hedgehogs!🦔 Find out more via the website here: deadwooduk.com

Longhorn calf with its mum and whooper swans at Idle Valley @IdleValleyChat @IVNRsightings

Planned Power Interruption There will be scheduled electrical testing at the IVRLC between 9-11am on Wednesday 29th October 2025. During this time, National Grid will interrupt our electrical supply. The actual duration may vary on the day. Thank you and apologies in advance💚

Planned Power Interruption - Wednesday 29th October 2025 There will be scheduled electrical testing between 9am and 11am on Wednesday 29thOctober 2025. During this time, National Grid will interrupt our electrical supply.

We're open again today! So pop in for a warming brew with a view and a bite to eat. Browse the shop too for gifts and treats, before enjoying the wildlife out on the nature reserve.

There are still limited spaces to join us on one of our super-popular Beaver Enclosure Tours this weekend!🦫💚 Book now before they disappear: nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events?type=10…

Autumn is here! Nature is not hidden, it is waiting for us to notice. Take a moment to spot the colours, shapes and surprises around you 🍂✨ Find ways to connect with nature, as part of BBC’s Nature Week 👉 bbc.co.uk/topics/cly9npn…

Let’s get crafting! Press, paint, or imprint leaves to create a one-of-a-kind nature tile. A perfect way to bring the outdoors in 🌿✨