My social network
Jen doesn't need her phone to get connected - she can hear the tweeting of birds, see the flicker of sunlight in the reeds and share her interest in wildlife with like-minded people. All…
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Selfheal
Selfheal is a low-growing, creeping plant that likes the short turf of grasslands, roadside verges or even lawns. Its clusters of violet flowers appear in summer.
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
Protected Species
All wildlife is important, but some rare and threatened species and habitats have extra protection in law or policy.
My sanctuary
Anne’s garden provides an amazing place for wildlife. She has helped rescue hedgehogs and released them to start a life in the wild again from there. Her camera traps allow her to see when they…
How to create a vertical garden
Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.
Bird Flu tragedy continues to seriously impact our Seabirds across the UK and Wales
Tim Birch, Senior Advocacy and Policy Manager for Wildlife Trusts Wales, talks about the devastating effects bird flu has had on internationally important seabird colonies in Wales this year and…
Yorkshire-fog
The soft, downy look of Yorkshire-fog makes it an attractive plant, even if it is considered a weed of cultivated land! It is also attractive to the caterpillars of the Small Skipper butterfly as…
Join your local trust today!
Wildlife Trusts Wales is one of 5 Trusts in Wales. For information about your local Trust, check out their website.
Publications
Wildlife Trust publications - Annual Impact reports, Annual Report and Accounts, conservation reports like the State of Nature.
My commute
Richard could stick to the road on his commute, but taking a shortcut through the woods is far more relaxing, even if he does get muddy trousers.
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…