Wild garlic
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the white, starry flowers and smell of wild garlic. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to dazzling 'white carpets…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Owl'loween
A free, family-friendly Halloween trail at Cors Goch Nature Reserve - with spooky crafts, a bats & owls quiz and fun for all ages!
My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
My legacy
Kati wants her grandchildren to inherit a county that is rich in wildlife. That’s why she has left a legacy to Surrey Wildlife Trust
to help protect the countryside for Oliver and Harry.
Pepper saxifrage
Pepper saxifrage is a classic plant of unimproved hay meadows and roadside verges. It's upright, branching stems carry umbrella-like clusters of creamy-yellow, flowers in summer.
Cors Goch is blooming lovely!
Now is one of the best times to see Cors Goch National Nature Reserve on Anglesey. Major improvements have been made to the footpaths, way-marking and the boardwalk – why not visit and see for…
Great mullein
Great mullein is an impressive, tall plant of waste ground, roadside verges and gardens. Its candle-like flower spikes rise from rosettes of furry, silver-green leaves.
My haven
I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…
A tribute to Roger Riley
The staff and volunteers of the Wildlife Trust were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Roger Riley, an inspirational and dynamic volunteer who in a few short years helped transform Big Pool…
Tawny mining bee
The Tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…
A new boardwalk at Big Pool Wood
Funded by Gwynt y Môr Community Fund and Burbo Bank Extension Community Fund, volunteers are transforming Big Pool Wood into a nature reserve that everyone can enjoy visiting by developing over…
My gateway
John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…