Minke whale
The UK's smallest whale, the minke whale, is notoriously inquisitive around boats and is even known to breach clear of the water. Beware though - their fragrant breath has given them the…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Gwaith Powdwr descendant and Wildlife Trust supporter
Diane Lea shares her grandfather’s explosive story – and why she has chosen to support his legacy at Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve with a legacy of her own.
A collective noun for wardens
In the final of our series of blogs to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Cemlyn as a nature reserve we recall the wardens and volunteers who have played such an important role in protecting the…
Wellbeing and Writing
Last summer, we held a wellbeing and writing walk, at our Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve. We guided our participants through a wellbeing meditation, using their five senses to map out the…
Committees and caravans - their role in saving terns
In the final two blogs to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Cemlyn as a nature reserve we recall some of the people who have being involved in the protection of the Cemlyn tern colony and celebrate…
Saying goodbye to our terns!
As the tern season at our Cemlyn Nature Reserve comes to an end, Nick Richards, one of this year’s Cemlyn wardens, provides us with a summary of the season – and it’s pretty much really great news…
My turning point
Volunteering on a nature reserve turned Adam’s life around after a difficult time in life. As Assistant Reserve Officer, wildlife is both his stress relief and his career.
Shoresearch Cymru rocky shore surveys July 2021
In July the shores visited were, again all within wider protection areas, rather than at ones where the intertidal area is a feature. The first being our own Nature reserve at Cemlyn.
Wild Walks
What better way to keep fit, discover new places and embrace nature than walking or hiking in beautiful North Wales?
Enjoy a circular route taking in one of our nature reserves, enjoy an audio trail and learn about local heritage and wildlife, or come along to a walking event with one of our expert wildlife guides.
Enjoy a circular route taking in one of our nature reserves, enjoy an audio trail and learn about local heritage and wildlife, or come along to a walking event with one of our expert wildlife guides.
Sweet chestnut
The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in south…
30 Days Wild Membership Offer
Become a member for half price and Join us and our other 8,000 members here in North Wales. Get involved with activities, visit 35 wonderful nature reserves and enjoy access to over 140 events - all whilst getting that warm fuzzy feeling knowing you are directly contributing to safeguarding vulnerable wildlife across North Wales.
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…