Tree guard removal and litter picking event

Over the first week in October, Wilder International collaborated with the Sutton Bonington Climate Crisis and Biodiversity Action group and the University of Nottingham to run three conservation events at the Diamond Jubilee Woodlands in Sutton Bonington, East Midlands. The three events saw nearly 80 volunteers come together to remove, process and recycle around 3,000 …

The Great UK Water Blitz is here

From the 19th-22nd September members of the community can become citizen scientists for the weekend by testing the water quality in a water body in their local area. Wilder International also participates in surveying areas of the River Soar and smaller water channels here in the East Midlands. This will help to expand our knowledge …

Wilder International commits to working towards a Wilder Nottinghamshire

Wilder International have joined the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trusts community group ‘The Wilder Nottinghamshire Network’. This collection of like-minded organisations is dedicating their time and resources to support nature recovery across Nottinghamshire by sharing learning and best practice. Wilder International will be connecting with individuals, groups and other conservation organisations to support their rewilding efforts by …

World Elephant Day with the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation

As a trustee of the elephant health charity Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation, Wilder International founder Lorraine Miller had the opportunity to help to organise the charities first in person event on World Elephant Day 2025. Lorraine and her fellow trustees gathered at Blackpool Zoo, one of STEFs charity partners to run the event, raising awareness …

Wilder International joins ConservationNOW

Wilder International are pleased to have joined the many members of Conservation Network of Optimists Worldwide! The Conservation Network of Optimists Worldwide, or ConservationNOW is a collection of member organisations and individuals working to inspire, motivate, equip, support, and empower conservationists around the world, so that collectively they can all be more effective at sharing …

Wilder International collaborates with AlpKit Foundation to clean up!

The AlpKit Foundation have generously supported a new community engagement project by Wilder International to involve the local community in litter picking events around the East Midlands. Wilder International will join forces with other community groups in the area to deliver litter picking events in nature reserves and woodlands in the region to improve the …

Technology in Wildlife Welfare Workshop

Wilder International founder, Mat, was one of the organisers of the Technology in Wildlife Welfare Workshop at the University of Nottingham vet school in Sutton Bonington on Friday the 4th July. This unique event brought together professionals from the animal welfare, conservation and technology industries to join forces to improve animal welfare. Highlights from the …

Developing ape nutrition training

Wilder International are very pleased to announce a new project aiming to develop nutrition focused courses specifically designed to increase knowledge amongst ape caregivers and veterinarians working in rescue centers, sanctuaries and conservation organisations that may hold apes in their care. A key factor in the success of sanctuary rehabilitation efforts is ensuring that rescued …

Wilder International joins #NatureForAll

Wilder International are very pleased to partner with #NatureForAll, a global movement spearheaded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to connect people to nature and allow conservation organisations all over the world to come together to address the threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and plastic pollution. We are looking forward to …

New partnership: Conscious Explorer

Wilder International are pleased to announce a new partnership with Conscious Explorer – a platform for passionate nature lovers, dedicated conservationists, and avid explorers – united by a shared vision of conscious travel. Much like our work at Wilder International, Conscious Explorer raises awareness for conservation organisations in their conservation travel magazine. They also facilitate ethical and …