Common hawker
A large hawker, the common hawker can be seen throughout the summer and into autumn. A fast-flying insect, it catches its prey mid-air. Look for it around ponds in the uplands of the north and…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Hornet robberfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Making a splash with Team Wales for the King’s Baton Relay!
Y Môr a Ni, North Wales Wildlife Trust and partners dive into the King’s Baton Relay celebrations in the run-up to the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Erlas Black Wood, an ancient woodland in an urban heartland
The Wrexham Industrial Estate Living Landscape project brings you news of our plans to open up a woodland sitting right in the middle of the estate, but one which very few have explored.
Have-a-go intertidal survey
Have a go at surveying the rocky shores of North Wales! Join us to explore the coast, discover local marine life, and collect valuable data
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Footballers, batmen and heroes
Find out all about hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES, in this fascinating blog from our friends at The Wildlife Trusts.
Beyond the Boundary - A creative journey to understanding plants
How can art help us to learn about nature, and can it help us to understand the threats facing our wilder environments? Our workshops with the Garden Escapers project aimed to explore the answer…
Gudgeon
The gudgeon is a bottom-dwelling fish, similar to the stone loach, but with only two whisker-like barbels near its mouth. These sensory organs help it to find its prey in the sand and gravel of…
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts. Any pond can become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs and bats – the best…
How to start a nature journal
As we approach 30 Days Wild, wildlife illustrator Jamey Douglas explains how you can get closer to nature by starting a nature journal!
COP26
As global governments come together at COP26, the need to tackle the climate crisis has never been clearer. Yet we cannot tackle the climate emergency without similar ambition to meet the nature crisis head on. Discover why COP26 is so important, what The Wildlife Trusts want to see from COP26, and how we'll be keeping supporters up to date across the event.