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…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Teithiau Cerdded Gwyllt
WPa well ffordd o gadw’n heini, darganfod llefydd newydd a chofleidio byd natur na thrwy gerdded neu heicio? Os ydych chi'n chwilio am daith gerdded sy'n para tan fachlud haul, eisiau stryffaglu drwy lystyfiant trwchus neu fynd ar daith gerdded ar hyd rhai o'r llwybrau mwyaf anghysbell a gwyllt - mae gan ein gwarchodfeydd natur ni bopeth i chi.
My reward
Carole has been volunteering at Idle Valley for seven years now; whilst she used to get involved with the heavy work out on the reserve, the garden is now her domain, working with the Recovery…
Mauve stinger
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
New neighbours for Gors Maen Llwyd!
Our Gors Maen Llwyd Nature Reserve, on the shores of Llyn Brenig, has some exciting new neighbours... a pair of ospreys have nested on a specially built platform in the lake and are the first…
How to go peat free at home
Our homes and gardens have an important role in the fight against climate change. Help preserve vital peatland by going peat free.
Cors Dyfi beaver family reunited!
Following on from the release of the male beaver, ‘Barti’, and his son in late March, the mother beaver has now been reunited with her family group. The whole beaver family is now together at…
Cors Dyfi: beaver receiver!
Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve might be most famous for its ospreys but they’ll soon be joined by two new, ground-dwelling arrivals! After many, many months of planning and discussions, Montgomeryshire…
Wildlife walks at Minera Quarry
Looking for a wildlife walk near Wrexham? Discover the unique industrial heritage and thriving nature of Minera Quarry. We’ve put together three trails of various lengths and difficulty - including an accessible walk option - that encourage you to explore all that makes this North Wales Wildlife Trust reserve special. Each route provides a different perspective: transporting you back to an industrial past, leading you through today’s important wildlife habitats, and inviting you to imagine how nature will continue to thrive here for decades to come.
Tench
A handsome fish, the tench has olive-green flanks, powerful fins and distinctive red eyes. It can be found in lowland lakes and slow-flowing rivers around the UK.
Hawfinch
The hawfinch is the UK's largest finch, with an enormous bill powerful enough to crush a cherry stone. Despite their size, they are typically elusive, especially during the summer nesting…
My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…