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Norfolk Wildlife Trust marks its 100th year with sponsored walk for nature

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is inviting people to walk 5km or 12.5km through Broadland Country Park on 4 October to raise money for wildlife during its centenary year.

By The TEA Editorial Desk · 28 August 2026

Walkers enjoying a Norfolk nature reserve Image: Norfolk Wildlife Trust / Norwich Evening NewsOriginal source

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust is celebrating its 100th year by inviting supporters to lace up their walking shoes and raise money for the county’s wildlife.

Walk on the Wild Side takes place at Broadland Country Park on Sunday 4 October, with a relaxed 5km route for families and newer walkers and a 12.5km-plus challenge for people who want to go further.

The sponsored walk is part of the Trust’s centenary year. Norfolk Wildlife Trust was founded in 1926 and now manages more than 60 nature reserves and other important wildlife sites across the county.

Participants will get a waymarked route, wildlife activities and a centenary medal, while sponsorship will support the Trust’s work protecting and restoring habitats. The charity is also running a £100,000 centenary appeal as it looks towards its next century of .