My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
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My therapy
Laurence suffers less from depression since he started conserving orchards. Playing a part in the management of places which support wildlife is proven to improve wellbeing, and you don’t need to…
New wetter farming project brings together partners across Europe
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is excited to be part of a new project bringing together partners from the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands to help take wetter farming from theory to reality.
The results of our hedgehog survey are in
They’re snuffly, cute and loveable, they’re a little bit weird and completely wonderful; but when was the last time you saw a hedgehog?
Rare Manchester argus butterflies flourishing after reintroduction
Three years ago there were no Manchester argus butterflies in Manchester. Now, not only are they back, but they’re flourishing.
False widow spider
False widow spiders are often the subject of unflattering headlines, but in reality they're unlikely to bite humans.
Acorn barnacle
Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…
Smew
This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.
Red-necked grebe
Red-necked grebes occasionally attempt to nest in the UK, but they're more often seen as winter visitors to sheltered coasts.
Velvet swimming crab
Look out for the bright red eyes of this speedy crab in rockpools - but be careful, they're notoriously feisty and will give a painful nip!
Have you heard about conservation cattle?
Molly Toal meets the new cattle living on Lunt Meadows and explains why they're beneficial for the nature reserve.
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.