Oak apple gall wasp
Living up to its name, the oak apple gall wasp produces growths, or 'galls', on oak twigs that look like little apples. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues,…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Our young seagrass superheroes honoured for saving our seas
Marine heroes celebrated for going the extra nautical mile at Marsh Awards
Saving our limestone grasslands: Small actions, big impacts
As summer slips into autumn, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the bright, buzzing months just past. Sunshine and warm weather brought life to our limestone grasslands – rare, species-rich…
Our people - Sophia Taylor
Meet Sophia Taylor - Living Seas student placement 2023-2024
Bryn Ifan
Bryn Ifan, 450 acres of farmland near Clynnog Fawr, south of Caernarfon, represents a rare opportunity to give nature a central place within a farmed landscape.
The winter garden
Our gardens form a vitally important network of habitats for wildlife – much like the hedgerows that wind their way across the landscape of Wales.
My country
Josh has been lucky to grow up in this beautiful landscape. We’re here to make sure his children can do the same.
My focus
For her A-Level Photography project, Emily-Jane is taking images of the landscapes that she loves; combining her two passions – photography and wildlife – so she can express herself in creative…
Spring in the sea
Nia Jones (Living Seas Manager) describes some of the events in a typical marine spring.
The Halkyn Mountain Common audio trail
Join North Wales Wildlife Trust on an audio trail to explore Halkyn Mountain Common, a unique landscape steeped in history, geology, and wildlife. Once a thriving hub of lead mining, this remarkable area is now home to rich grasslands, rare orchids, and a variety of birds and insects that thrive in its open spaces.
Lowland dry acid grassland
Sprinkled with diminutive, short-living flowers in spring and parched dry by July, this is a habitat of heathlands, coastal grasslands and ancient parkland.
Heather
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.