Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Freshwater
The rain-soaked lands of Britain and Northern Ireland are rich in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, canals and ditches. Whether natural or artificial, they are the life-force behind the wildlife we…
Olive squat lobster
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
Japanese knotweed
Introduced from Japan in the 19th century, Japanese knotweed is now an invasive non-native plant of many riverbanks, waste grounds and roadside verges, where it prevents native species from…
My adventure
Playing tig, hide-and-seek, splashing in muddy puddles, kicking through leaves and seeing what’s under that rock or in that tree – Emma and Ruby love heading to nature reserves at the weekend…
My cup of tea
Filip likes to get stuck in – into waders, into water, into peat – out in nature. Having tried various careers, once Filip dipped his toe into the world of conservation he was hooked and knew he…
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…
Invasive Species Week: 22nd to 28th June 2026
Invasive Species Week is here—and it’s a chance for all of us to help protect our local wildlife. Led by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat, this annual campaign raises awareness of invasive…
Sponsor a species
Our species sponsorships make the perfect gift for nature lovers starting at just £10.00
Include personalised adoption certificate, species or reserve fact sheet and a gift. Every sponsorship helps us to conserve North Wales's wildlife!
Include personalised adoption certificate, species or reserve fact sheet and a gift. Every sponsorship helps us to conserve North Wales's wildlife!
My memories
Richard used to work in the docks across the water from Thurrock Thameside Nature Park. Since his wife died, he likes to get away from the hustle and bustle, coming out with his dog to escape and…
My playground
Sam is a regular at Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, where he loves to crawl and walk in the grass and you never know who you might meet. The world is one big playground full of exciting sights,…
Days Out
You'll never be short of ideas for a great day out with the North Wales Wildlife Trust - over 140 walks, talks and events each year; 35+ local nature reserves to explore; or discover where to see wildlife through the seasons.