Exploring hidden worlds at Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve
On a drizzly day at the end of summer, our youth forum headed to our Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve to uncover hidden wildlife across the reserve.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Students and local residents connect over nature in Swansea
A community garden project has helped bring members of different communities together over a desire to create a space for nature and growing food.
Public consultation on name change of Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve
***Consultation now closed*** North Wales Wildlife Trust is considering changing the name of our nature reserve near Tal y Bont, Bangor from 'Spinnies Aberogwen' to 'Llyn Celanedd…
Golden plover
From spring, look out for the beautiful, speckled gold-and-black breeding plumage of the golden plover. It can be found in its upland moorland breeding grounds from May to September, moving to…
Helpful Advice when Visiting our Nature Reserves
North Wales Wildlife Trust's 35 nature reserves are all unique in their own right. They support both common and rare plants and animals that may not exist anywhere else in North Wales. Irresponsible uses of our nature reserves include dog walking off-lead, cyclists, joggers and walkers deviating from footpaths lead to huge negative impacts on these sensitive sites.
Farmers are fed up – but they have allies in the public and also in nature
Wildlife Trusts Wales Blog on Farming and the changes needed to make it truly nature friendly and sustainable for the long term
Nature Reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
New wildlife at Aberduna Nature Reserve – us!
We have new office and workshop facilities – all achieved through the skills and time of our amazing volunteer team …
Four-spotted chaser
The four-spotted chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name. It can be seen on heathlands and near ponds and lakes.
Broad-bodied chaser
The broad-bodied chaser is a common dragonfly that can be seen in summer around ponds and lakes, and even in gardens. It lives up to its name: its flattened body gives it a fat, broad look.
Nature, folktales and history in the shadow of the Clwydian hills
A landscape of history, wildlife, myths and legends. Explore the Clwydian Range's stories with folklorist Andy Harrop-Smith.
Old Pulford Brook Meadows Nature Reserve
Filled with colour and life in summer, these rare floodplain meadows were once a common sight along the River Dee