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Marsh helleborine
The Marsh helleborine is a beautiful orchid of fens, wet grassland and dune slacks. Growing in profusion in places, look for reddish stems and white-and-pink flowers.
Marsh gentian
The bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers of the marsh gentian contrast deeply with the pinks and purples of the wet heaths it inhabits. The New Forest holds a large population of this late-…
Marsh tit
Despite its name, the marsh tit actually lives in woodland and parks in England and Wales. It is very similar to the willow tit, but has a glossier black cap and a 'pitchoo' call that…
Move like wildlife and get active outdoors - 30 Days Wild 2025
During week two of 30 Days Wild 2025, The Wildlife Trusts are encouragaging everyone to move like wildlife and get active outdoors. Find lots of ideas as to what you can do - whether you've 10 minutes, an hour or more.
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Marsh harrier
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
Learn about wildlife - 30 Days Wild
During week three of 30 Days Wild 2025, The Wildlife Trusts are encouragaging everyone to learn more about nature and the UK wildlife around them. Find lots of ideas as to what you can do - whether you've 10 minutes, an hour or more.
Helping wildlife at home - 30 Days Wild
During week one of 30 Days Wild 2025, The Wildlife Trusts are encouragaging everyone taking part to complete small actions that helps wildlife where they live and work. Find lots of ideas as to what you can do - whether you've 10 minutes, an hour or more.
The Wildlife Trusts’ marine highlights and challenges of 2023
Sensational bait ball spectacles at sea, new marine protection and hope for whales and bluefin tuna: The Wildlife Trusts' marine review 2023
Wildlife Trusts funded to restore Nature's Cathedrals
The Wildlife Trusts in Wales are delighted to be awarded £2,746,600 from the Welsh Government’s Nature Networks Fund in partnership with the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund.
Southern marsh orchid
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.