My retirement
Malcolm loves volunteering every week at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve where he indulges in his passion for wildlife, keeps active and meets with friends.
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Chwilio
Dredging up the past – why have we stopped dredging rivers?
There is one question that comes up time and time again as I meet people as part of the Wilder Lugg project – why do we not dredge the rivers anymore? And it is a valid question; dredging was once…
My passion
Graham has been mad about butterflies all his life. He volunteers for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and records them on a local nature reserve as well as nationally.
Werndryd
Dragonflies, butterflies and insects love this boggy nature reserve.
Short-eared owl
The short-eared owl, or 'Shortie', is an unusual owl because it prefers to be out and about in the daytime. It is most easily spotted in winter, when resident birds are joined by…
Salmon at Gilfach
Atlantic salmon can be seen in November at our Gilfach Nature Reserve, at the last stage of an epic journey of thousands of miles as they return to their breeding grounds to lay their eggs.
Joe's story so far as Nature's Recovery and Climate Change Trainee
One of our Nature's Recovery and Climate Change Trainee - Joe reflects on why he decided to take on a traineeship and what the role has brought so far
Merlin
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…
Catrin's story so far as Nature's Recovery and Climate Change Trainee
One of our Nature's Recovery and Climate Change Trainee - Catrin reflects on why she decided to take on a traineeship and what the role has brought so far
Lexie's story so far as a Nature's Recovery and Climate Change Trainee
One of our Nature's Recovery and Climate Change Trainee - Lexie reflects on why she decided to take on a traineeship and what the role has brought so far...
Recording Wildlife
Recording wildlife is fun, open to anyone, and can produce very valuable information about UK biodiversity, including what lives where and how populations are changing over time.
How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs
We can all take steps to protect hedgehogs on bonfire night. Follow our 4 steps to make sure you keep hedgehogs safe.