We want to work together to protect and improve our local wildlife, and encourage more of us to enjoy it and get involved in caring for nature individually and by working with others.
What we’ve been doing …
- We surveyed local people to find out their wildlife interests. (Click for the results).
- We have established a Hedgehog Project to record sightings of hedgehogs in Tideswell and our surrounding area, and to share information about helping hedgehogs. Read more here.
- We established a Swift project to fix new nesting boxes on houses around the area, and produced a leaflet about Swifts. We are now working with the Derbyshire Dales Swift Project to extend this work. Read more here.
- We are working closely with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust on a range of community projects locally.
- We are participating in the Owl-Kestrel Connect project with other local groups, helping Barn Owls and Kestrels to thrive on local farmland.
- We have provided advice to the Tideswell & District Sports Association on the management of the community park for wildlife.
- Working with the East Midlands Butterfly Conservation group, we have established a regular butterfly survey in Tideswell Dale. Read their 2025 report here.
- We are working with Tideswell Parish Council to help wildlife thrive on public land and roadside verges in the village.
- Together with local residents and other groups, we planted around 650 native trees for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
What you can do …
- Join our “Going Wild” project, which will connect everyone interested in improving their gardens or other green spaces for wildlife. By taking some very simple actions and learning from each other, we can create a community nature recovery network across our area. Read the latest members’ post Nicky’s Hedgehog heaven.
- Join one of our Summer Wildlife Walks. Booking is essential – you can find out more here.
- You can campaign to protect our wildlife – both locally and nationally. TDEG has been involved in campaigning on the badger cull, and on more support for farmers to help nature recover. Watch our group Facebook page for the latest issues.
- This is an exciting national initiative – the People’s Plan for Nature. Well worth a read and your support.
Our Hedgehog Sightings Map is now Live!
– Have you seen a hedgehog this year? Or have you seen any signs of hedgehogs? Our new hedgehog sightings map is now live. You
Tideswell Dale Butterflies in 2025
Common Blue (photo by Rob Acker) A group of committed TDEG members have taken surveys of butterflies down Tideswell Dale every year for the 26
Swift Action
– from Kathleen Rigg – How many Swift nests would you estimate there to be in Tideswell? Do you ever wonder where they nest and
Hedgerow & Tree Planting at Monksdale House
With the help of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, we have been able to complete phase one of our hedgerow and tree planting programme at Monksdale House,
Working for Wildlife with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Our wonderful wildlife – a Dipper in the River Wye Blackthorn hedge on Summer Cross, Tideswell Common Blue Butterfly near Litton Tideswell & District Environment
Kate’s and Ethan’s Meadow
A protected wildflower meadow in a local nature reserve Why are we doing it? It’s a fact that’s now often repeated that we have lost
