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Winter means we often find ourselves spending more time indoors, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Why not take it as an opportunity to curl up with one of our favourite nature books?

Autumn is in full swing and nature has been putting on a real show across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. Check out our October wildlife sightings and see what you could spot.

Helping hedgehogs can start in our own gardens, and luckily, it isn’t hard to make them feel welcome. Our friends at Essex Wildlife Trust have shared their tried and tested tips.

Our September wildlife sightings signal that change is in the air as the seasons shift and autumn comes into sight on a horizon glowing with the promise of fiery leaves, bird migration and cosy…

This year, hedgehogs were classed as ‘vulnerable to extinction’ in the UK after years of tragic declines in their numbers, but how did we get to this point? What exactly happened to our hedgehogs…

Our friends at Vine House Farm share their top tips for wildlife gardening this autumn!

What a month! August brought sultry, humid evenings as well as furious storms, and nature responded in-kind. As well as early fungi we had a few reserve firsts, plus lots of seasonal favourites.…

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…

How well do you know your caterpillars? Take our quiz and see if you can match each wiggly larva to its adult form.

Some are bright and showy while others are subtle and delicate, but one thing’s for sure, all of the orchids found in our region are very special.