Parent bug
The parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
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Christmas gift membership
Gwent Wildlife Trust membership makes a great present
How to install a water butt
Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have. They're great for watering the garden, refilling the pond - or even washing…
Livestock checking and conservation grazing; how volunteer shepherd support GWT
Discover how GWT’s volunteer shepherds play a vital role in conservation grazing. By checking livestock daily, they help maintain healthy habitats, protect wildlife, and ensure animal welfare—all…
Grassland Fungi on GWT Nature Reserves
I have been conducting surveys of the grassland fungi on our Monmouthshire meadow Reserves over the autumn months. This is a snapshot of the interesting species recorded at Springdale, Pentwyn…
How to provide water for wildlife
All animals need water to survive. By providing a water source in your garden, you can invite in a whole menagerie!
Olive squat lobster
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
How to help wildlife at school
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
Acting Swiftly?
Swifts and swallows are flying high this time of year. After the long Swift migration from Africa, they are resident in many parts of the UK during spring and summer, here's how you can help…
Greater water parsnip
Large scale drainage in the UK has seen a massive reduction in the range of this sensitive aquatic plant which now only occurs in around 50 sites in England.
6 autumn walks and what species to look for
There’s plenty to enjoy in the ‘off-season’ from amazing autumn ambles to wonderful wild winter walks and the fun doesn’t stop there! Alongside these great walking routes, we’ll give you some…
Water-soldier
Water-soldier grows submerged in ponds and open water, and pops up over summer, looking like the top of a pineapple! This rare plant displays white flowers and shelters many aquatic insects.