Alice – “getting back” to a whole different world
Alice is a recent but regular Shoresearch volunteer who was keen to get more field study in North Wales, after gaining a degree in Marine Biology. Her knowledge has been enhanced and, in turn,…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Avoiding People – Getting Close to Nature
Another blog from Caroline who would normally be running events for the North Wales Wildlife Trust.
The Little Orme audio trail
Join North Wales Wildlife Trust on an audio trail to explore the Little Orme, a coastal gem rich in history, geology, and wildlife. Once a Neolithic settlement and shaped by 19th-century quarrying, this headland is now home to vibrant limestone grasslands, delicate orchids, and fluttering butterflies during the spring and summer months.
Running a group session: how to get started
Advice about how to run a group session and facilitate a meeting. What does facilitation mean, and how can you make sure your meetings run well?
Pisgah Quarry Nature Reserve
A charming pocket of woodland and limestone grassland with spectacular views over the Vale of Llangollen.
Red mullet
A strikingly beautiful fish, it is not hard to see where the ‘red’ mullet gets its name from!
Gogarth Nature Reserve
A slice of limestone grassland and maritime heath on the western slopes of the famous Great Orme, teeming with butterflies and wildflowers.
Connecting with nature on your doorstep boosts health and wellbeing, survey finds ahead of 30 Days Wild challenge
TV presenter Liz Bonnin urges people to ‘fall back in love with nature’ in June
Serrated wrack
This brown seaweed lives in the lower shore and gets its name from the serrated edges to its fronds.
Keyhole limpet
Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.
Pearl-bordered fritillary
The pearl-bordered fritillary is a striking orange-and-black butterfly of sunny woodland rides and clearings. It gets its name from the row of 'pearls' on the underside of its hindwings…
Green-winged orchid
A short, but pretty plant of unimproved grasslands, the Green-winged orchid gets its name from the green veins in the 'hood' of its flowers. Look for it in May and June.