World Wetlands Day 2026
Monday 2 February is World Wetlands Day, and this year is all about celebrating the cultural heritage of our wetlands.
Our peatlands communications officer, Kirsty Tyler, takes a look at…
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January can feel like a long month, where Christmas is as distant a memory as spring. Some wildlife shows itself best during this time though, as the trees are bare and animals are busy collecting…
Dr Peter Garson from Gatehouse Squirrel Group shares insights from nearly a decade of careful observation and community-led conservation in southwest Scotland. This case study highlights how long-…
As part of Youth Leads UK, we have been taking part in 12 days of Wild between Christmas and the 5th January. We have stepped outside and noticed the wildlife in these cold weeks. We have taken…
Embracing winter wonders and exploring our nature reserves in the chilled splendour of February offers more than you might imagine. Here we recommend our favourite things to see and do in February…
The chaos of December is the perfect excuse to get out on one of nature reserves to find some calm and solace in nature. Despite busy calendars, our visitors have shared some striking photographs…
Squirrel pox devastated Formby’s red squirrel populations quickly and quietly. Learn about what happened and how conservation work is supporting their recovery.
The Great Manchester Wetlands is a is a 185-square mile Nature Improvement Area, made up of a variety of special and important habitats.