Crab apple
The Crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
The Crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…
The streamlined goosander is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It nests in riverbank trees, but can be seen on lakes…
Discover fungi tips for beginners – and some surprising fungi facts you’ll never forget!
Caddisflies are a large order of insects that can be found in all kinds of wetlands. The larvae are known for making cases to pupate in, gathering stones, sand and leaves, and wrapping them with…
After losing her beloved brother David, Kirsty realised how important it is to have a Will. This is her personal story.
Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.
The skeletons of deep-water corals form mounds that can support over 1,000 species of invertebrates and fish.
Our intern Sam takes you through his experience of volunteering with the Our River Wellbeing project.
Ben grew up at the Naze paddling in the sea and looking for sharks’ teeth. After graduation, he returned to the landscape he loves to help local people experience the wonders of the natural world…
Saturday 11th January 2025 was our eighth annual Plast Off! Beach Clean event. Find out how it went...
As its name suggests, the zebra spider has the familiar black-and-white stripes of a zebra, making it very distinctive. It can be found stalking its prey on rocks, trees and walls, particularly in…