Spear thistle
A common plant of disturbed ground like roadside verges and field edges, the spear thistle has purple, fluffy flower heads that appear in summer. Its flowers attract insects and its seeds feed…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Na i neonics
Mae neonicotinoidau yn grŵp o blaladdwyr sy'n niweidiol iawn i'r amgylchedd a bywyd gwyllt. Maen nhw’n arbennig o beryglus i wenyn. Oherwydd eu heffaith amgylcheddol, fe gafodd neonicotinoidau fel thiamethoxam eu gwahardd rhag eu defnyddio yn yr awyr agored yn y DU yn 2018.
My recovery plan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014. After undergoing a life-saving operation and an intensive chemotherapy course, she is on the road to recovery.
Wildlife…
Orchids
You can see orchids across North Wales, flowering between April and September, hitting peak flowering season from May.
Betony
The bright purple flowers of this perennial herb can be seen in a range of grassy places.
Black-spotted longhorn beetle
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
Perforate St John's-wort
The subject of much myth and legend, and a herbal remedy, perforate St John's-wort is a familiar flower. It has star-shaped, bright yellow flowers and lots of tiny holes in its leaves that…
Fly orchid
The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!
Chick ringing at Brenig Osprey Project
Big news from the Brenig Osprey Project. Our 2026 osprey chicks are ringed and ready to go!
Swollen-thighed beetle
This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.
Snŵdling – snorkel art
We’ve been Snŵdling for many years now with our volunteers, youth groups and members of the public who book on to our events over the summer. The term came from the initial meeting we had with our…
Yorkshire-fog
The soft, downy look of Yorkshire-fog makes it an attractive plant, even if it is considered a weed of cultivated land! It is also attractive to the caterpillars of the Small Skipper butterfly as…