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-…
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Action for Insects
In the UK, our insect populations have suffered drastic declines, which are set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.
Local Winter Wildlife
There is hope on the horizon and spring is waiting in the wings. However, at the time of writing we are back in lockdown, it is cold outside and the days are short which can feel a bit uninspiring…
Beadlet anemone
Have you ever seen those dark red jelly blobs whilst rockpooling? These incredible creatures are beadlet anemones! They live attached to rocks all around the coast of the UK, the base of their…
Creeping buttercup
Creeping buttercup is our most familiar buttercup - the buttery-yellow flowers are like little drops of sunshine peppering garden lawns, parks, woods and fields.
Effects of the recent flooding of the River Monnow on Wildlife
The heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding of the River Monnow on the 15th of November have caused major disruption to people across the Monmouth area. Our thoughts and concern have been with…
My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
October element - Bee Hotels
Not all bees live in hives - bee hotels can offer safe nesting places for these incredible pollinators that keep our gardens thriving!
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…
My guitar
Ruaridh loves playing in the woods – here everything can be anything and he can let his imagination run wild.
August Element - Trees
AUGUST ELEMENT #8 - TREES
Don’t you just love looking out at trees? There’s a tree for every garden, no matter the size—from dwarf rootstock fruit trees to mighty oaks. If you don’t have…
My close up
Once a month, Robert attends his local Wildlife Watch group in Nottinghamshire. He’s been going for over a year now and has made lots of new friends; most of all, though, he loves how much he has…