Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster was introduced to the UK in 1879 from Eastern Asia as an ornamental plant. It is now an invasive non-native species which is taking over valuable habitats including limestone…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Natterer's bat
The Natterer's bat can found across the UK, although it is a scarce species. It prefers to forage low down among trees, often taking prey directly from the foliage.
How to conserve water
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
Butterflies
Even common butterflies have lost out as hedges and field edges rich in wild flowers and grasses have gone under the plough. So what can we do to help?
My dog
Jamie fell in love with wildlife taking his dog for walks at Attenborough Nature Reserve as a young boy to keep him occupied. Now he is inspiring the next generation working with the Keeping It…
Ann McCarter - Wildlife Adventurer
Ann McCarter shares tales of her adventurously wild life and her husband’s wildlife legacy.
Limestone Grassland Community Roots Project
The Limestone Grassland Community Roots Project is an inspiring initiative, bringing people together to save threatened limestone grasslands near Llanddulas, including Craig y Forwyn, Mynydd Marian, and Pen y Corddyn Mawr and Bach. Volunteers, citizen scientists, and local communities will take action against invasive cotoneaster, protect rare wildlife, and restore vital habitats. Through hands-on conservation and engagement, we’re building a legacy for nature and people.
Common glasswort
Sometimes called 'Marsh samphire', wild common glasswort is often gathered and eaten. It grows on saltmarshes and beaches, sometimes forming big, green, fleshy carpets.
Raven
The raven is famous for being the imposing, all-black bird that guards the Tower of London. Wild birds live in forests, and upland and coastal areas in the north and west of the UK.
Beyond the Boundary: A Case of Garden Escapers online talk
Explore the issue of invasive species, including their relationship to our garden boundaries and the wild, through history and art.
Conservation volunteering
Volunteering offers you a unique opportunity to make a real difference, gain new skills and be part of a passionate community of like-minded people.
Water-cress
Water-cress has become so popular as a salad addition that it is now cultivated on a wide scale. In the wild, it grows in shallow, fast-flowing streams and is an indicator of clean water.