They care for over 60 nature reserves covering more than 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) of wildlife habitat ranging from wildflower meadows to wetlands to ancient woodland.
They engage the local community through events, information, volunteering and education opportunities and seek to ensure the county is a healthy and wildlife rich place to live.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no.
Attenborough Nature Reserve was the first site to be under the control of the Trust in 1966, when the land was leased from CEMEX.
As of February 2020[update] the Trust were working to purchase Attenborough Nature Reserve from CEMEX, having raised funds in excess of their £1 million target.