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Her Majesty The Queen – a tribute from The Wildlife Trusts
We are extremely saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen and send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
Nature reserve home to a fitting World War tribute
History met nature at a poignant ceremony at The Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Freshfield Dune Heath Nature Reserve in Formby, Merseyside, last week.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Cockle
The common cockle is a traditional seaside favourite, both for its white shells often found in the sand and for the yummy snack of cockles doused in malt vinegar.
Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
Common duckweed
The vast, green mats that sometimes cover the surface of still water, such as ponds, flooded gravel pits and old canals, are actually Common duckweed. A tiny, single plant, it groups together to…
News
Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
How to tackle climate change and save nature from home
Feeling overwhelmed by the scale of the climate and nature crises? Don’t worry! There are lots of things you can do to help from home.
How you can help tackle one of Britain’s most invasive species
Youth Council member, Chris, shares some simple ways in which you and your local community can help protect your wildlife by tackling Himalayan balsam.