Training dogs to help the reds
On 29th June, Red Squirrels United staff and volunteers attended a workshop on training conservation detection dogs, specifically looking at whether dogs can help us to detect dead red squirrels…
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Mesolithic and modern dogs at Lunt Meadows
Dogs played a central role in our history - and they're still a vitally important part of our conservation work today.
Dog owners urged to keep dogs on leads during nesting season
Dog owners are being asked to keep their pets under control during a critical time for wildlife.
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.
My dog
Jamie fell in love with wildlife taking his dog for walks at Attenborough Nature Reserve as a young boy to keep him occupied. Now he is inspiring the next generation working with the Keeping It…
Dog's mercury
Often seen carpeting the floor of ancient woodlands, Dog's mercury can quickly colonise, its fresh green leaves shading out rarer plants. It is also very poisonous.
Crested dog's-tail
Growing in tufts, Crested dog's-tail is a stiff-looking grass, with a tightly packed, rectangular flower spike. Look for it in lowland meadows and grasslands.
Ground nest alert! Dog walkers must lead the way
Leads are essential to prevent dogs from harming ground-nesting birds, say The Wildlife Trusts.
Dog whelk
This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.
Dog cockle
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
My hair of the dog
After a Friday night out on the town, James and Claire love a brisk morning walk at Newlands Corner to blow away the cobwebs.
Dog owners urged to play their part in protecting wildlife
Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the Dogs Trust are urging dog owners to do their bit when visiting nature reserves and other wild places by keeping their pets on leads during ground-nesting season…