My oasis
Growing up and living in the countryside for much of her life, Helen is used to big wide open spaces and loves being outside. She enjoys coming to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening, as it’s like…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Long-tailed tit
Living up to its name, the long-tailed tit can be easily recognised by its long tail. It is a small, pretty, pink, black and white bird that can be seen in woodlands, gardens and parks.
Alder fly
The alder fly is a blackish invertebrate, with delicately veined wings that it folds over its body like a tent. It can be found near ponds and slow-flowing rivers; the larvae living in the silt at…
Robin's pincushion
Living up to its name, the Robin's pincushion is a red, round, hairy growth that can be seen on wild roses. It is caused by the larvae of a tiny gall wasp that feeds on the host plant, but…
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.
My vocation
Always fascinated by wildlife, Sophie has pursued a career in nature conservation through formal education and traineeships.
She now works as an ecologist, working to conserve Herefordshire’…
Cherry gall wasp
Living up to its name, the cherry gall wasp produces growths, or 'galls', on oak leaves that look like red cherries. Inside the gall the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues but…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
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,…
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…
Glowing in the dark is just the start …
Did you know that 90% of fungi in existence are unknown to science? DNA tests on soil samples can produce fungi which don’t match any known species. These are the ‘Dark Taxa’ – a great name for…