Scorpionfly
The scorpionfly, as its name suggests, has a curved 'tail' that looks like a sting. It is, in fact, the males' claspers for mating. It is yellow and black, with a long 'beak…
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Whitethroat
The male whitethroat does, indeed, have a white throat! Arriving from Sub-Saharan Africa in April, it can be spotted on grassland and scrub, and along hedgerows. It is bigger than the lesser…
What’s Next for Pentwyn?
As the Wilder Pentwyn project nears completion, exciting plans are underway for a new phase focused on nature, food, and community connections.
Wildlife Trusts launch Green Connections Powys
Wildlife Trust staff and members of the community met at King George V playing fields, Talgarth to launch a new wildlife project called Green Connections Powys.
The event, which involved…
Inspiring Person of the Month - January 2024
Our Stand for Nature Wales team are excited be featuring an inspiring person of the month in our under 25's digital newsletter, and right here in the Blogs section of our website!
This…
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust welcomes Learn Outdoors as new Corporate Members
We are thrilled to announce that Learn Outdoors, a leading provider of outdoor education and adventure experiences, has joined the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust community as a Corporate Member.
My family
Rutland Water has been a part of Becky's life since she was 16. She has grown up with the staff and volunteers as her extended family and closest friends. At the age of 16, she met her…
Finding peace in nature
For World Mental Health Day 2025, Grace Marston, our Wilder Communities Project Officer, reflects on how connecting with nature can ease eco-anxiety, inspire hope, and strengthen our wellbeing.…
Fundraiser for Gilfach Nature Reserve
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust (RWT) has launched their Gilfach Appeal, aimed at raising £50,000 to improve the visitor centre at Gilfach Nature Reserve so that it can become a valuable community…
Small Wildlife Charity Upskills Young People Through a Six-Month Traineeship
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust has successfully recruited two young people for a six-month traineeship, as part of the Stand for Nature Wales project. This training programme is made possible by…
The path to valuing our wildlife
Thanks to the tireless efforts of our brilliant volunteers, Pentwyn has now hit 1,000 recorded species!
Volunteer Jon Conradi shares his reflections after unknowingly capturing the 1,000th…
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…