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Wild Places News Extra

December 2025

Help shape the future of the Trust

Join our Board as a co-opted Trustee

We are looking for two co-opted Trustees to bring new skills and knowledge to our Board of Trustees.

Find out more and apply before 12 January 2026.

Apply for an adventure grant

Walking in the Western Balkans, summer 2025

^ Watch video highlights of Megan and Miles' walk in the western Balkans - and read their trip report and other inspiring adventures.

2026 Des Rubens Bill Wallace Grants

Over the years our adventure grant recipients have undertaken a variety of expeditions and projects (read the 2025 trip reports to get inspired)

In 2026, we are hoping to fund more adventurers than ever... Check out how to apply for a grant (or please share the following details):

Applications for Des Rubens Bill Wallace Grants of up to £2,000 - close on 15 January 2026.
Find out more and download the application forms at www.johnmuirtrust.org/drbwg.

Share your thoughts on our Members' Journal

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Sample the latest edition of our Members' Journal...

...and then help us improve by completing our Readers' survey.

We appreciate your support and truly value your thoughts.

Festive gift ideas

Adopt an Acre | £25

Care for an acre of Ben Nevis for a year - the perfect gift for hillwalkers and climbers. Your gift will help support woodland and peatland restoration, pathwork, wildlife surveys, litter picks and much more.

Plus: Receive a mountain print or enamel keyring when you adopt two acres

Gift Membership

Give a unique gift which lasts all year and helps wild places flourish. Buy a John Muir Trust Gift Membership

Members enjoy a range of discounts from various retailers. From December 2025 they get 15% off all online orders of patches celebrating the UK's best-loved hills and more at The Adventure Patch Company.