Spring walks
The season we've all been waiting for is finally here. This year more than ever, we can use the emergence of spring as a symbol of hope and new beginnings. Let's celebrate the season by engaging with our natural world! We are lucky that North Wales is one of the most beautiful areas to do this and so listed below are some ideas and inspirations to help you get started.
![Bird watching](/sites/default/files/styles/spotlight_default/public/third_light/Bird_watching_Notts_c_Matthew_Roberts.jpg?h=5f29f7b4&itok=0pSoGlla)
© Matthew Roberts
![Coed Crafnant](/sites/default/files/styles/spotlight_default/public/2021-03/Liz%20Cummings%20at%20Coed%20Crafnant.jpg?h=c0ee668b&itok=CUr_cPBM)
© Liz Cummings
Visit a reserve
View information on over 35 nature reserves cared for by North Wales Wildlife Trust
![Small pearl bordered fritillary](/sites/default/files/styles/spotlight_default/public/2021-03/Small%20Pearl%20bordered%20Fritillary_Chris%20Lawrence_stay%20wild%20this%20spring.jpg?h=a3ba2e73&itok=L9gx00Il)
© Chris Lawrence
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Walk guides
To help you explore we've produced two great guide books ...
Wild Places to Explore aims to help you get the most of visiting our nature reserves and coastal hotspots. RRP £7.50
Wildlife Walks - there are 23 walks in total, varying from gentle strolls to whole-day wild wanders. Each incorporates at least one North Wales Wildlife Trust nature reserve and beyond! RRP £7.50 or FREE when joining as a new member.
Children's activities
Inspirational ideas for keeping children outside, engaged and active this spring
In the garden
Things to do at home
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Common frog © Mark Hamblin/2020VISION
Build a pond
Take the plunge!![Container gardening](/sites/default/files/styles/spotlight_default/public/2021-03/container-gardening.jpg?h=b6cd0f36&itok=pqneeBPc)
How to create a container garden for wildlife
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