Golden-ringed dragonfly
A voracious predator that will even eat other dragonflies, the golden-ringed dragonfly is the UK's longest species. It can be found around acidic streams in moorland and heathland habitats.…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
WaREN Invasive Species Toolkit Documents
This toolkit aims to support volunteer action and help you tackle invasive species in Wales. This toolkit should include all the resources you need, including information on best practice management, project planning, biosecurity, and awareness raising.
Here you can find links to all of the documents and templates linked in our toolkit!
Here you can find links to all of the documents and templates linked in our toolkit!
Green-leaf worm
This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!
Green-winged orchid
A short, but pretty plant of unimproved grasslands, the Green-winged orchid gets its name from the green veins in the 'hood' of its flowers. Look for it in May and June.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Plant trees and hedges
Planting trees or hedges in your garden is great way to help wildlife
Wrexham Valley branch AGM and wildlife talk
Join us for a brief AGM followed by a talk by Mal Ingham about the creatures found in a wildlife garden.
New change to Welsh farm pollution law is grim news for Wales’s iconic rivers
Wildlife Trusts Wales call for agricultural water rules to be urgently reinstated
My back-to-school
As a child growing up in Ghana, Patience never took an interest in what was going on in the garden. Now, she’s growing her own flowers and vegetables every week, both at the Centre for Wildlife…
Bees
It’s no secret that bees and other pollinators are facing significant threats from habitat loss, disease and the overuse of pesticides, but with a little work, your garden can serve as a fantastic habitat for a wide range of bee species throughout the year.
Red-headed cardinal beetle
A bright red beetle, with black legs and knobbly antennae, the red-headed cardinal beetle lives up to its name. Look for it in woodland, along hedgerows and in parks and gardens over summer.
Ponds
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…