Tall melilot
Tall melilot was introduced into the UK as a fodder crop, but has now become naturalised. It displays golden, pea-like flowers on tall spikes, which are followed by black, hairy seed pods.
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Tall melilot was introduced into the UK as a fodder crop, but has now become naturalised. It displays golden, pea-like flowers on tall spikes, which are followed by black, hairy seed pods.
Our intern Sam takes you through his experience of volunteering with the Our River Wellbeing project.
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…
Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni, at the heart of Anglesey, is pioneering the new Curriculum for Wales framework to teach the next generation of green thumbs! Read all about their amazing work at…
Just three visits to shores with our Shoresearch teams this month. Our have-a-go sessions will renew in September.
Our local soundscapes wouldn’t be complete without the haunting hoots (and other sounds) of our resident owls – but how well do you know these recognisable raptors?
After months in the planning, our guidebook to our nature reserves and coastal wildlife hotspots is finally here – and there’s a special offer for Wild Weekly readers, too!
The UK is home to so many incredible sea slugs, like this elegant nudibranch.
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
Dittander is a herb of coastal saltmarshes and damp ground. Its waxy leaves and long roots help it to survive in this harsh environment. Due to its peppery taste, it has also become a popular…