Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
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My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
World Wetlands Day 2026
Monday 2 February is World Wetlands Day, and this year is all about celebrating the cultural heritage of our wetlands.
Our peatlands communications officer, Kirsty Tyler, takes a look at…
Learning to fly
I cannot think of a better way to spend Day 20 of 30 Days Wild than learning how to fly like a pied wagtail.
The habitats of the Great Manchester Wetlands
The Great Manchester Wetlands is a is a 185-square mile Nature Improvement Area, made up of a variety of special and important habitats.
Great Manchester Wetlands Partnership
The Great Manchester Wetlands is a diverse landscape of water, fen, wet grassland, wet woodland and lowland raised bog. Find out more.
Education and learning
Inspiring and educating the next generation.
Vital funding secured for the ‘discovery’ of North West’s peatlands
Peatlands across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester will be identified and investigated thanks to thousands of pounds of ‘discovery’ funding from the Government’s Nature for Climate…
Meet the moths of our wetlands and reedbeds
Moths are often overlooked, misunderstood and under-appreciated insects, yet our wetlands and reedbeds are home to some incredibly beautiful and really important moth species.
Ponds and wetlands in Wythenshawe Park to be restored
Thanks to funding from The Cardinal Partnership, the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside will be working to restore vital ponds, ditches and wetlands in Wythenshawe…
Forest School and Outdoor Learning
What is the difference between Forest School and Outdoor Learning?
Celebrating wetlands - where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…