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Out and about at the Gout!
If I fancy a change of scenery, I head down to Peterstone Gout on the Gwent Levels, nestled between St Brides and Newport on the B4239 and six miles west of Newport city centre. The site is…
30 Days Wild - week four
Another week packed with wildness! Starting off with summer solstice, the awesome Big Wild Weekend filled with music and quizzes, and all this glorious sunshine – what a treat!
Get started with Mothing
Gwent Wildlife Trust volunteer and supporter Andrew Cormack gives a guide to Mothing.
Nature reserve damaged by M4 survey work
Gwent Wildlife Trust's protected nature reserve at Barecroft Common has been damaged by M4 survey work before a decision on the motorway has even been made.
Annual Plant Sale
Gwent Wildlife Trust’s Chepstow Group Annual Plant Sale
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
Trust wildlife
Following on from my previous blog, I had intended to recall some of my early Otter encounters and experiences but, the “lockdown” has given me time to pause and reflect on what wildlife is closer…
On the 12 Days of Christmas, I’ll give back to the Earth …
Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserves Appeal Ambassador and blogger Lucy Holland is giving back to nature this Christmas
January Element - Ponds and Other Water Sources
The heart and veins of a wildlife garden! January is a time for reflection, fresh starts, and renewed optimism. This makes it the perfect moment to plan, gather inspiration, and think about what’s…
Species Identification
Why not give some species ID in your local area a go? Species ID is a great way to get involved in taking action for nature, it's amazing what you can find when you really start looking!
Check out these butterfly and fungi identification videos to get started.
Check out these butterfly and fungi identification videos to get started.