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Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
We know it is an uncertain time for everyone and our usual way of life will be very different for a while.
How to help hedgehogs in your garden
Helping hedgehogs can start in our own gardens, and luckily, it isn’t hard to make them feel welcome. Our friends at Essex Wildlife Trust have shared their tried and tested tips.
National lockdown restrictions from 5 November
Behind the scenes our teams have been working hard to ensure we're complying with all of the new Government guidelines. We know how important access to nature is for you all, especially during these difficult times.
Five ways to look after your wellbeing this winter
It’s cold, the days are shorter and there is still so much uncertainty in the world. Whilst a winter hibernation may seem tempting, it’s so important to keep going. Here are five little ways to help keep your spirits lifted this season.
The wonder of redwings
As swallows and warblers leave our shores and a heavy winter silence seems to descend, a great migration brings hope - the wonderful winter spectacle of redwings.
How to tell the difference between similar wading birds
The UK’s wading birds are some of the hardest species to tell apart, but never fear! We’re here to help you out with some pointers.
What's so great about ponds?
Putting a pond in your garden is one of the best things you can do to help wildlife, but why? Our Senior Conservation Officer, John Lamb, explains what's so great about ponds and how you can incorporate one into your outdoor space.
International Women's Day - Daveen
This year, as part of International Women's Day, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate a few of the incredible women working to make the world that little bit more wild. In this interview, Daveen Wallis, Director of Nature and Wellbeing, shares her story.
International Women's Day - Jo
This year, as part of International Women's Day, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate a few of the incredible women working to make the world that little bit more wild. In this interview, Jo Humphreys, Myplace Project Officer, shares her story.
International Women's Day - Kim
This year, as part of International Women's Day, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate a few of the incredible women working to make the world that little bit more wild. In this interview, Kim Coverdale, East Lancashire Reserves Officer, shares her story.
International Women's Day - Fiona
This year, as part of International Women's Day, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate a few of the incredible women working to make the world that little bit more wild. In this interview, Fiona Whitfield, Head of Land Management, shares her story.
How to garden for bees
We all know that bees are under threat, but we don’t always know how to help them. Luckily, bee conservation can start in your garden and we’re here to help you learn how to garden for bees.
How to grow a wildlife-friendly allotment
My Wild City Project Officer, Hilary Wood, tells us about her wildlife-friendly allotment plot. From seedlings to slugs, cabbages to caterpillars, growing vegetables and flowers in harmony with wildlife can be so rewarding.
Look out for ground-nesting birds
Birds are beginning to nest, and not all of them in trees. Many birds nest on the ground and it’s really important to avoid disturbing them. We’re here to help you learn more about ground nesting-birds and how you can help them.
Creating wild neighbourhoods
Conserving wild spaces for nature has been the leading way to protect biodiversity for hundreds of years. While the idea of keeping nature safe in pockets of greenery is an attractive one, conservationists are increasingly aware that this is a short-term solution to the decline of nature.
Why do we fell trees?
Conservation is the preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment and of wildlife so why is it that we fell trees?
Bees in Lancashire: Losses, gains and what we can do in future
It's no secret that bees are declining across the UK, but what's the picture like in Lancashire? Lancashire Wildlife Trust bee expert, Ben Hargreaves, discusses the gains and losses.
Seven amazing nature dads
Mum isn’t always the word, especially in nature. Meet the incredible wild dads ensuring their young get the best start in life.
Celebrating the simple joy of 30 Days Wild
Green pledges, duckling rescues, flower printing, wild baking – this is just the start of Kath Simpson’s wonderful 30 Days Wild family challenge. Find out what else the family got up to, and the impact that 30 Days Wild has had on them.
Five aquatic carnivores to rival Jaws
These pond predators don't mess about!