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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.
Wall barley
The distinctive spiky, or 'bearded', green flower heads of wall barley appear from June to July and are easy to spot in an urban environment as they push their way up through pavements…
Wedding Gallery
Bill and Ben … finally understood
At last I feel that I have finally understood what Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men were saying all those decades ago.
Ringley Woods
Finally welcomed to a wet moss
Was I under a cloud? Did it disapprove? Was I a few Brownie Points down on Day 27 of 30 Days Wild out on Chat Moss?
Winter sun welcomes our valued guests
We extend a warm welcome to all our visitors from Scandinavia and other such frozen landscapes.
Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal
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
Firwood Fold
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…