My recovery
After undergoing brain surgery, Simone suffered from severe headaches and was worried that she would find volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust too strenuous; in fact, she has found that the…
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Chwilio
My oasis
Growing up and living in the countryside for much of her life, Helen is used to big wide open spaces and loves being outside. She enjoys coming to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening, as it’s like…
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Gweledigaeth 5 Mlynedd Pentwyn
The vision for Pentwyn in five years' time.
Gweledigaeth 15 Mlynedd Pentwyn
The vision for Pentwyn in fifteen years' time.
Pentwyn 30 Year Vision
The vision for Pentwyn in thirty years' time.
How to have a plastic- free Halloween
Halloween is often a great time for spooky family fun, but unfortunately it is often full of plastic.
From martens to moths: halfway through my conservation internship
This blog marks roughly halfway through my internship, and I thought I would share the wildlife highlights so far from my time recording and monitoring species at Gilfach.
My studio
With her sketchbook, Carol loves to get lost in the detail of the shore’s wildlife, plants, textures and fossils. And she always comes away feeling enriched.
Tawny owl
Tawny owls are the familiar brown owls of Britain’s woodlands, parks and gardens. They are known for their ‘too-wit too-woo’ song that can be heard at night-time.
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.
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.