Directory of Nature Charities in Wrexham
Wrexham’s natural environment includes ancient woodland, rivers, meadows, wetlands and former industrial landscapes that now support a wide range of wildlife. Charities, conservation organisations, community groups and environmental partnerships work across the county borough to protect habitats, improve biodiversity and encourage people to engage with nature. This directory brings together organisations with an established presence or significant conservation remit in Wrexham.
Nature Charities in Wrexham
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
North Wales Wildlife Trust manages several nature reserves in Wrexham, including Marford Quarry and Minera Quarry. The Trust protects important habitats and species while supporting practical conservation, volunteering and environmental education.
Wild Ground is a Wrexham-based conservation charity managing nature reserves and carrying out habitat management across North East Wales. Its work has a particular focus on amphibians and reptiles, including the great crested newt.
The Woodland Trust has a substantial presence around Wrexham, including Plas Power Woods and Nant Mill Wood in the Clywedog Valley. It protects ancient and native woodland and undertakes woodland restoration and management.
The National Trust cares for the extensive parkland and natural habitats at Erddig near Wrexham. The estate includes woodland, grassland, ponds, lakes, rivers and veteran trees that provide habitats for a wide variety of wildlife.
Dee Trust is an environmental charity working across the River Dee catchment, including Wrexham. It works to protect and restore the river and its tributaries, improve water quality and support the recovery of aquatic wildlife.
WoodsWork CIC is a Wrexham-based not-for-profit organisation working to manage woodland and green spaces, increase biodiversity and create opportunities for local communities to engage with nature.
Wrexham Local Nature Partnership brings together organisations and individuals to support biodiversity and nature recovery across the county borough. It provides a local framework for collaborative conservation and environmental action.
Keep Wales Tidy is a national environmental charity with community and biodiversity work in Wrexham. It supports local groups and practical projects that improve green spaces and create better places for wildlife and people.
Groundwork North Wales is an environmental charity involved in community and habitat projects in Wrexham, including work around the Clywedog Valley, King’s Mill and local green spaces. Its activities combine environmental improvement with community participation and education.
Friends of Alyn Waters is a community group working alongside the country park team to help maintain and improve Alyn Waters Country Park. The group supports environmental volunteering, fundraising and projects within the park.
Friends of Nant Mill is a local volunteer group supporting the management and improvement of Nant Mill and providing opportunities for environmental volunteering. The group also promotes awareness of environmental issues through local activities and events.
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre has undertaken biodiversity and environmental education work in Wrexham, including projects helping young people understand local wildlife, habitats and climate change.