My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
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Golden discovery on Winmarleigh Moss
Golden bog moss has been discovered on Lancashire's Winmarleigh Moss for the first time in 150 years!
My significant other
Cathy, shepherdess, and her border collie Lady have a strong bond with each other – and with nature. From the moment she owned her first lamb Cathy knew that shepherding was the life for her;…
Science unpacked: Why helping others and giving back makes us feel good too
This Mental Health Awareness Week, Nature and Wellbeing Project Officer Chloe Orford-Desmond lets us in to the secret perk of helping others.
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…
My other world
Philip has been helping to restore Manchester Mosslands for twenty years, helping these rare wetlands to recover. He works in front of a computer most of the time, so he has always enjoyed the…
Educational Visits at Bolton Environmental Resource Centre
Bolton Environmental Resource Centre sits on the edge of Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve, making it a fantastic setting for children to explore the natural world. There is an array of habitats to explore, including wildflower meadows, heathland, hedgerows, wetlands, woodland and Bradshaw Brook running through.
Construction begins on new Learning Centre at Lunt Meadows
After many years of planning, the construction of a brand-new Learning Centre is finally underway at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve in Sefton, Merseyside.
Discovering wildlife in other places
I was schmoozing at a conference in Nottingham yesterday, meeting up with lovely colleagues from around the country who are also 30 Days Wilding.
Job centre attendees offered wellbeing at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve, a surprisingly serene spot despite it’s proximity to the M6, is a draw for many people whether or not they are avid wildlife watchers and birders.
As well as the…
Education Centres
Visit some of the region's best nature reserves and allow our education team to inspire your class about the natural world.
Mother Shipton
This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.