Balsam bashing with a very special visitor
What better way to spend 30 Days Wild than helping rid one of our reserves of the dreaded Himalayan balsam, and having a close wildlife encounter in the process?
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Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
The Complete Guide to Himalayan Balsam
Himalayan balsam might look pretty with its pink flowers and tall, leafy stems, but don’t be fooled - this invasive plant is a real problem for our natural landscapes.
Marsh harrier a sign of success
Under the watchful eye of the Moon a wander into a landscape evolving for nature, on Day 5 of #12DaysWild
Moses Gate Country Park - a Nature Works success story
At Moses Gate Country Park, our Nature Works Team have been carrying out a range of improvements to make the park a better place for both people and wildlife over the last few years, helping more…
Carbon Landscape end of project blog
After five amazing years the Carbon Landscape project has come to an end. Find out what we have achieved and enjoy some of our highlights.
Wet Willow Wildlife: End of project blog
Senior Project Officer, Fiona Sunners, sums up the achievements of the two-year Wet Willow Wildlife project – for both nature and people.
Ballan wrasse
The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!
Access Heysham Moss
Our Heysham Moss nature reserve has undergone a number of access improvements thanks to funding from the Lancashire Environmental Fund.
Too many people are stuck without access to nature
In a joint blog, Matt Browne of The Wildlife Trusts and Elliot Chapman-Jones of Liberal & Democrats for Nature & Climate publish new data analysis laying bare England’s lack of access to…
Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!
Get active for nature
June is the month to get active for nature! Whether you are taking part in 30 Days Wild, joining one of our volunteering sessions, enjoying a day out at the Manchester Festival of Nature, getting stuck in to some balsam bashing, or visiting our Reserve of the Month: Lunt Meadows, there's so much we can all do.