My retirement
Malcolm loves volunteering every week at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve where he indulges in his passion for wildlife, keeps active and meets with friends.
Search
Chwilio
My big adventure
When Rowan visits Sydenham Hill Wood, every puddle, tree and trail is part of the adventure. And his dad quite likes playing along too.
My vocation
Elaine has spent her life surrounded by wild places; when she started to volunteer with BBOWT she realised that nature conservation was the job of her dreams. As well as looking after nine nature…
Update on Gwent Wildlife Trust's Ash Dieback works
Our Woodland Conservation Officer Doug Lloyd gives an update on our management of diseased Ash on our nature reserves.
Green elf cup
A beautiful, tiny fungus, green elf cup can be commonly found on the decomposing wood of deciduous trees in woods, parks and gardens.
Shirenewton Meadows
With its beautiful meadows set in the heart of the villages of Shirenewton and Mynydd bach this reserves offers a wealth of wildlife to spot with a short walk to local amenities
Eastern Valleys Volunteer Tuesdays
We are looking for volunteers to join us on our reserves in the Eastern Valleys. Land based conservation volunteering tasks will take place every Tuesday to care for our Eastern Valleys reserves…
My playground
Sam is a regular at Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, where he loves to crawl and walk in the grass and you never know who you might meet. The world is one big playground full of exciting sights,…
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…
How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
Art Meets Ecology book launched
Recently published book Art Meets Ecology takes a fresh look at Lady Park Wood through the eyes of artists...
Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.