Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust says tiny ponds can be made using simple household items.
The proposed site near Smithy Wood in Ecclesfield is being considered by the council.
The group asks developers and residents to suggest vacant brownfield land where homes can be built.
Jean Dalby has appeared in local am-dram productions since the 1960s but is now retiring.
Campaigners say they are unhappy with inspectors' findings on new housing figures for green belt.
Thousands of residents have objected to proposals to build 3,500 homes on 14 green belt sites.
Jonathan McAllister was sentenced to 20 years in jail in his absence, after failing to attend court.
Des Smith says cricket helped him integrate as a child who arrived in Sheffield from Jamaica.
Wooden pallets and chemical containers caught fire at a business in Sheffield on Thursday morning.
