Dafydd Elis-Thomas – an appreciation
The staff and volunteers of North Wales Wildlife Trust are saddened to learn of the recent passing of North Wales Wildlife Trust President, Dafydd Elis-Thomas. We remember his great contributions…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
The staff and volunteers of North Wales Wildlife Trust are saddened to learn of the recent passing of North Wales Wildlife Trust President, Dafydd Elis-Thomas. We remember his great contributions…
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…
We said fairwell to 2019 with another ‘Plast Off!’ beach clean event on the west coast of Anglesey. This time around, members of our NE Wales Youth Forum were in the driving seat; organising the…
The UK is home to so many incredible sea slugs, like this elegant nudibranch.
From spring, look out for the beautiful, speckled gold-and-black breeding plumage of the golden plover. It can be found in its upland moorland breeding grounds from May to September, moving to…
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…
Despite having the familiar sage-green leaves, Wood sage has very little scent, so is not a good cooking herb. It can be found on acidic soils on sand dunes, heaths and cliffs, and along woodland…
Building dens, climbing trees, mountain biking or looking for fairies, Jane and her family can spend hours getting close to nature in the woods near their home.
Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!