Red-throated diver
The red-throated diver lives up to its name - the distinctive red patch on its throat heralds the breeding season. In summer, it nests in Scotland, but look out for it around the UK's coast…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Lessons beyond the classroom at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni
Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni, at the heart of Anglesey, is pioneering the new Curriculum for Wales framework to teach the next generation of green thumbs! Read all about their amazing work at…
The brilliance and benefits of trees and hedges
Anna Williams, Education and Community Officer, writes about the beauty of trees and hedges and encourages us to plant and grow our own in order to support the wildlife and natural world we love…
Schools and youth groups
If you are a school or youth group we would love to hear from you. We do school visits, wildlife gardens, teacher training, provide advice and guidance or welcome you to one of our 36 nature reserves.
Mariandyrys Nature Reserve
Wander through wildflowers whilst gazing out to sea or across the Snowdonia mountain range.
Garden Escapers! Involving gardeners in preventing future invaders
Engaging with gardeners in North West Wales to identify ornamental plants with invasive potential
Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…
Pyramidal orchid
The pyramidal orchid lives up to its name - look for a bright pinky-purple, densely packed pyramid of flowers atop a green stem. It likes chalk grassland, sand dunes, roadside verges and quarries…
Yellow slug
The Yellow slug lives up to its name - its yellow body is mottled with grey patches. Often found in gardens and damp places in houses, it can be considered a pest, but is an important nutrient…
Wanted - River Wildlife Champions
Do you want to become a River Wildlife Champion? Do you live near to the River Dee between Corwen and New Bridge, Denbighshire area?
My mission
Megan is fascinated by the wide variety of British wildlife, particularly discovering what lives in the garden. She loves putting out the moth trap overnight and finding the moths in the morning.…
Ecosystem Invaders
Increasing awareness of invasive species in Wales. Invasive species have been recognised as one of the ‘top five’ threats to nature globally and here in Wales.
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