Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Hear a wildlife warden unpack why Britain’s only venomous snake is declining, from pressures on adders to conservation work around Woodhall Spa’s heathland reserves. Explore how land management can support one of the country’s few remaining good-sized populations, with an interval raffle and refreshments.

Help grow saltmarsh and sand dune plants in a specialist nursery, supporting restoration across the Humber estuary. You could tend plants, track growing schedules, update the seed bank or collect seed, with training provided.

Join practical conservation work parties across nature reserves in Alford and Louth, helping care for local wildlife sites. Sessions run on Sundays through autumn and winter, with tools provided and venues rotating between reserves.

Join weekly outdoor work parties at two nature reserves, tackling seasonal habitat management in winter and infrastructure maintenance in spring and summer. No experience is needed; training and equipment are provided, and you’ll work hands-on with stout footwear, waterproofs and a packed lunch.

Welcome visitors at Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, share what’s living in its habitats and help run family activities and events. You could also check hides and report disturbance, with role-specific training and a chance to build your bird-watching skills.

Welcome visitors at Far Ings Visitor Centre, share wildlife information and help run its gift shop. You’ll get role-specific and in-house training, with a regular three-hour commitment and tasks including restocking and rotating stock.

Welcome visitors at Whisby Nature Park’s Barn, answer questions and share what you know about the reserve and its wildlife. You could also note important species sightings out on site, with in-house and role-specific training provided.

Spend two-hour shifts on Gibraltar Point’s beach helping protect nesting little terns and ringed plovers by talking with visitors about the sanctuary. You’ll get training, supporting materials and usually start alongside an experienced Beach Patroller; no bird knowledge is needed.