Robin's pincushion
Living up to its name, the Robin's pincushion is a red, round, hairy growth that can be seen on wild roses. It is caused by the larvae of a tiny gall wasp that feeds on the host plant, but…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Yew
The Yew is a well-known tree of churchyards, but also grows wild on chalky soils. Yew trees can live for hundreds of years, turning into a maze of hollow wood and fallen trunks beneath dense…
My oasis
Growing up and living in the countryside for much of her life, Helen is used to big wide open spaces and loves being outside. She enjoys coming to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening, as it’s like…
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…
Common dog-violet
Our most familiar wild violet, the Common dog-violet can be spotted in a range of habitats from woodland to grassland, hedgerows to pastures. Its pansy-like, purple flowers appear from April to…
Wildlife gardening 2
Wildlife friendly gardening is about creating shelter and providing food, water and nesting sites. You will be rewarded by seeing and hearing more birds, butterflies, hedgehogs and other wild creatures that would not have had a reason to visit you before.
How to start a nature journal
As we approach 30 Days Wild, wildlife illustrator Jamey Douglas explains how you can get closer to nature by starting a nature journal!
Prosiect Afancod Cymru
The Welsh Beaver Project has been investigating the feasibility of bringing wild beavers back to Wales since 2005. This work is being led by the Wildlife Trusts in Wales as part of our Living Landscapes strategy and we now hope to undertake a managed reintroduction to Wales.
Sophia's Blog
Many of our Living Seas Champions help the Living Seas Wales team on events and activities across North Wales and a few are so keen and informed that they continue to educate, enthuse and engage…
Gwyllt am yr Wyddgrug
There is an abundance of wildlife in Mold and the local area, however these plants and animals are at risk of declining, through a lack of connectivity between habitats and of people to wildlife. Our Wild About Mold project is offering opportunities to help, and become more connected to wildlife - why not get involved!
A haiku-inspired trek through Nantporth with poet Ness Owen
Our Digital Communications Manager, Lin Cummins, shares a walk and some beautiful poetry created by people who came along to our 'Poetry and Trees' event at Nantporth Nature Reserve, led…
Joe Strong on Work Experience
Joe Strong organised his own Work Experience week with us in June 2018. He shared his time with the Living Seas team and Ben Stammers our People and Wildlife man on Môn. With such a packed week of…