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Volunteer Opportunity

Wild Volunteer – Thorpe Marshes

We are looking for volunteers to help the wildlife of NWT's Thorpe Marshes through assisting with habitat management, to increase our knowledge of wildlife on the reserve through assisting…

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Blog

Take a peek behind the scenes of our work at NWT, hear from our staff and experts and learn more about Norfolk's wildlife on our blog.
Species

Norfolk hawker

The rare Norfolk hawker is a pale brown dragonfly, with a distinctive yellow triangle on its body. Until recently, it was only found in unpolluted fens, marshes and ditches of the Broads National…

Nature Reserve

Thorpe Marshes

Bordering the River Yare, Thorpe Marshes is an important urban nature reserve. Located on the eastern fringe of Norwich, the site brings the wildlife of the Norfolk Broads into the city itself.…

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Norwich Local Group

The Norwich Local Group promotes and protects wildlife issues in the wild spaces surrounding the medieval city. They meet informally throughout the year for talks, walks and social events.

From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work, and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
Species

Brown hawker

A common dragonfly of canals, marshes, reedbeds and lakes, the Brown hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. It is easily distinguished by its…