Hedge mustard
Hedge mustard is a tall plant with small, yellow flowers atop tough stems. It likes disturbed ground and grows in hedgerows and roadside verges, and on waste ground.
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Garlic mustard
Favouring shady spots in woodlands and hedgerows, Garlic mustard can grow very tall. It has small, white flowers and, as its name suggests, smells faintly of garlic.
The results of our 2020 hedgehog survey
We were overwhelmed by the response to our 2020 hedgehog survey. A fantastic 1,085 of you submitted your hedgehog sightings, and the results are finally in.
Latest wildlife sightings – July 2020
It’s safe to say it’s been a very strange year so far. We had to temporarily close our large reserves with car parks and visitor facilities, and still face uncertainty with staff on furlough and…
My new roots
Mary moved to Birmingham for her job and has found volunteering with The Wildlife Trust the perfect way to meet new people and put down roots in a new place.
City Nature Challenge 2020 results
Nature brings people together and together we can achieve some amazing things for our local wildlife. During such uncertain times it is important to foster a sense of community, and taking part in…
Wildlife in my new garden
Communications Officer, Jenny, has just moved into a new house, but what will her new garden have in store?
Latest wildlife sightings – January 2020
It’s definitely feeling fresh, but don’t let that stop you heading outside to explore the nature on your doorstep. Not sure where to start? Take a look at our January wildlife sightings in…
New kids on the heath
We've welcomed some new additions to our conservation team with the birth of several Golden Guernsey goat kids at Freshfield Dune Heath Nature Reserve in Merseyside.
My mission
Megan is fascinated by the wide variety of British wildlife, particularly discovering what lives in the garden. She loves putting out the moth trap overnight and finding the moths in the morning.…
Latest wildlife sightings – February 2020
What a month. Storms Dennis and Ciara caused chaos across our region and Brockholes Nature Reserve was hit by flooding. Thankfully there was still plenty of wildlife to brighten up the month.
Latest wildlife sightings – December 2020
December brought beautiful snowy landscapes, a chance to recalibrate and, of course, lots of wonderful wildlife sightings at our nature reserves in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.