Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
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Chwilio
Herb-paris
Herb-Paris has four oval leaves set in a cross, with an understated crown of yellow-green flowers rising from the middle. This makes it quite a distinctive plant of ancient and damp woodlands on…
Fireworks anemone
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
My haven
I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…
Wildlife from Home
With many of us having to stay at home, it can be more difficult to maintain a connection with nature. So thanks to a great idea from our friends in BCN Wildlife Trust, we're launching #…
Help a hedgehog
What to do if you spot a hedgehog out in daylight, how to check your bonfire for hedgehogs and how to create a hedgehog house in your garden.
Abigail's Artwork
The Stand for Nature Wales project was launched in 2021, with a view to empower young people aged between 9 and 24 to take positive action in their community to protect wildlife and combat the…
Aidan's Aims
The Stand for Nature Wales project was launched in 2021, with a view to empower young people aged between 9 and 24 to take positive action in their community to protect wildlife and combat the…
Pontypool Wild Spaces Volunteers
What's happening in Pontypool?
Gwent Wildlife Trust has partnered with Pontypool Community Council on a new and exciting project. We will be transforming Pontypool’s green spaces into…
Wood sage
Despite having the familiar sage-green leaves, Wood sage has very little scent, so is not a good cooking herb. It can be found on acidic soils on sand dunes, heaths and cliffs, and along woodland…
Local Wildlife Site Gems
Viv Geen has joined our team as an Ecological Surveyor. Viv’s role involves re-surveying all the SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation), adopted by local authorities in Gwent, with a…
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!