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Upper Bradshaw Valley
Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
Chitons
Found on rocky shores around the UK, Chitons are a kind of mollusc identifiable by their characteristic coat-of-mail shells.
January photography competition results
January’s photo competition theme was ‘A Winter’s Scene’ and last month's beautiful snowfall offered the perfect opportunity to capture some sensational images.
April photography competition results
This month's photo competition theme was ‘Your Favourites’, and we received an amazing selection of images which illustrated the wonderful diversity of wildlife and wild places in our region…
Anne leaves a natural legacy for future generations
When Anne Selby arrived at The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside, it was based in a ramshackle shed in Cuerden Valley Park
My gateway
John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…
Ringley Woods
Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal
My reward
Carole has been volunteering at Idle Valley for seven years now; whilst she used to get involved with the heavy work out on the reserve, the garden is now her domain, working with the Recovery…
Cross Hill Quarry Local Nature Reserve
Wildlife and wildflowers have reclaimed this former quarry in the heart of the Ribble Valley.