Beached! What's washing up on your strandline?
You can find all kinds of things washed up on the strandline of beaches! Come along and learn how your beachcombing skills can be used to help wildlife conservation in this hands-on workshop.
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
You can find all kinds of things washed up on the strandline of beaches! Come along and learn how your beachcombing skills can be used to help wildlife conservation in this hands-on workshop.
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
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.
Sea potatoes may have a funny name, but they are perfectly adapted for life in the sand. They are a type of sea urchin that live in a burrow in the sand, feeding on dead animals and plants using…
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…
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels. It nests in colonies on sand and shingle beaches, and…