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Why nature's recovery matters
Guest blogger, Caitlin Thomas, investigates nature's recovery in the UK.
Designing a garden for wildlife in Withington
Felicity Paris has been transforming her garden in Withington for wildlife for the last five-years. In this blog she shares what she has been up to and how local wildlife has benefitted.
Rearing red squirrels
Staff from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust have had a flurry of fluffy activity this summer, raising four orphaned red squirrels to get them ready for life in the wild. Our guest blogger and red squirrel fan, Kassy Price, shares the squirrels' unusual story so far.
A loo with a view
With the arrival of a new compost toilet at Lunt Meadows, guest blogger Kassy Price delves into the mucky history of the compost toilet, and their benefits.
We have been listening to bats!
Wildlife and conservation student placement, Rebecca, discusses their exciting pilot scheme, monitoring bat populations in Greater Manchester through sound.
For the love of peat
The National Trust are a vital member of the Lancashire Peat Partnership, find out about their amazing work restoring Holcombe Moor.
Happy World Wetlands Day! (And a Happy Smew Year!)
Charlotte Castle, our heritage and conservation trainee, uncovers what wetlands mean to us and our wildlife this World Wetlands Day
Best bluebell walks in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Bluebells are an uplifting spectacle of spring, their bright blue flowers peeping through the ground creating a blanket of colour and vitality. Charlotte Jones looks at some of our best bluebell walks.
Top Tips for a Wildlife-Friendly Garden This Spring
Spring has arrived, and with it comes a new opportunity to help our wildlife. Thankfully, as the weather warms up, you only need to step out the back door to make a difference. Isabelle Goodhand shares some top tips on how you can make your garden a welcoming place for birds, critters and crawlies!
Stepping up for Seaforth
Our Trust Vice-Chair, Hazel Ryan, shares her experience of visiting a hidden gem in Merseyside which needs your support
A Day with Dom, Lancashire County Council Peatland Officer
Spend a day with Dom, the Forest of Bowland Peatland Officer. The Lancashire County Council are part of the Lancashire Peat Partnership and are working to restore upland blanket bog in the region.
Species spotlight: Foxgloves, bee-friendly havens
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line explores a year in the life of the common foxglove, and explains why it's such a beneficial plant for bees and other insects in the garden.
Investigating peatland invertebrates
Invertebrates are super sensitive to environmental changes, responding quickly to temperature, air quality, soil health and water quality. Dom Hartley from Lancashire Peat Partnership looks at how they can provide an indication of our peatland health.
Species spotlight: red campion, a pollinator-friendly garden favourite
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us about red campion, a beautiful native wildflower which is a favourite of many pollinator species in our gardens and beyond.
Species spotlight: Yarrow, a wildflower with many talents
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us all about yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a native wildflower which holds a wealth of beneficial qualities for pollinators, its neighbouring plants, and even for people.
Fashion’s hidden footprint and how peatlands can help
Liv Symes from materials science company Ponda® talks about the devastating impact that fast fashion is having on the planet, and how their innovative Biopuff® material is helping Lancashire Wildlife Trust rewet peatlands in the North West.
Celebrating 25 years of vital work by Stockbridge Junior Rangers and Littlewoods of Stockbridge Association
Volunteer Phil Parry tells us all about celebrating 25 years of young people taking action for nature on their doorstep
Red Squirrel Recovery Network Case Study: Tweeddale Red Squirrel Network
Allan Johnston of the Tweeddale Red Squirrel Network shares his insights as we celebrate the remarkable return of red squirrels to areas of the Scottish Borders they once thrived in. This case study explores the dedicated conservation efforts of this inspiring volunteer group which helped an iconic species prosper once again in the region.
12 Days Wild 2025 with Youth Leads UK
As part of Youth Leads UK, we have been taking part in 12 days of Wild between Christmas and the 5th January. We have stepped outside and noticed the wildlife in these cold weeks. We have taken part in the challenge in different ways. This shows how simple and easy it can be to connect with nature despite being a busy and very cold time of year!
Save the bees
Guest author, Ben Morris-French, introduces us to the wonderful world of bees and what we can do to help these vital pollinators.