Stag beetle
Famous for its fearsome jaws, the stag beetle does not have the bite to match. Look for it in woods, parks and gardens in South East England in summer. Males display their massive jaws to attract…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Woodpigeon
The large, plump woodpigeon is a familiar sight in our gardens and parks, but can also be found on farmland and in woodlands almost everywhere. You may hear its cooing call before you see the bird…
Lessons beyond the classroom at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni
Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni, at the heart of Anglesey, is pioneering the new Curriculum for Wales framework to teach the next generation of green thumbs! Read all about their amazing work at…
My classroom
Passionate about the oceans and the diverse life that they hold, Bex is lucky enough to be able to teach scuba diving to university students at Plymouth University. This provides her with the…
Hairy-footed flower bee
The hairy-footed flower bee can be seen in gardens and parks in spring and summer, visiting tubular flowers like red dead-nettle and comfrey. As its name suggests, it has long, orange hairs on its…
Pyllau bywyd gwyllt
Gall pwrdd gardd fod yn gartref i lawer o rywogaethau ac mae’n un o’r noweddion gorau ar gyfer denu bywyd gwyllt newydd i’r ardd
Sanderling
The sanderling scampers about the waves looking for marine crustaceans, fish and even jellyfish to eat. It visits the UK in winter from its Arctic breeding grounds, but can also be seen as it…
Rhwydwaith Ecolegol Gwydn Cymru yn Parhau!!
Mae Rhwydwaith Ecolegol Gwydn Cymru (WaREN) yn parhau. Bydd y blog hwn yn rhoi cipolwg i chi ar yr hyn sy'n newydd gyda WaREN, sut y byddwn yn ei gyflawni a sut y gallwch chi gymryd rhan.
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
Hornet
The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…
Goblin's gold
This dazzling moss grows in dark places, catching any faint light to glow a golden-green.
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.