Southern hawker
A common dragonfly of ponds, lakes and canals near woodland, the southern hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. A fast-flying species, it will…
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My future
Charlotte is spending her placement year from the University of Cardiff with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust learning valuable surveying and monitoring techniques that she can add to her CV and…
How to make a Christmas wreath for birds
With food, water and shelter scarce over the winter months, give your garden birds a treat with an edible Christmas wreath.
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Why you should consider going pesticide-free - A guest interview blog by Dŵr Cymru
Why you should consider going pesticide-free – Introducing the Wildlife Trusts Wales ‘Pesticide Free Pledge.’ - a guest blog from Dŵr Cymru
Nature for health and wellbeing
Spending time in nature makes us happier and healthier.
Postcode Lottery
Postcode Lottery players support our work with wildlife, wild landscapes and local communities across England, Wales and Scotland. Funding in Wales goes towards inspiring people about our marine wildlife, re-introduction of beavers in mid-Wales and re-connecting people of Cardiff about wildlife.
Raft spider
The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to…
How we're funded
A summary of how we are funded at Wildlife Trusts Wales
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…
Welsh youth lead the way in the fight against climate change
Wildlife Trusts in Wales launch a youth climate change project, Stand for Nature Wales.
My memories
Richard used to work in the docks across the water from Thurrock Thameside Nature Park. Since his wife died, he likes to get away from the hustle and bustle, coming out with his dog to escape and…