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Churchyard Conservation Scheme
Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Churchyard Conservation Scheme offers advice to communities on how to manage a nature-friendly churchyard.
The hidden ladybirds of Norfolk's churchyards
Reverend Martin Greenland, a Rector in the Diocese of Norwich who is currently on sabbatical, shares his experience of looking out for ladybirds hiding in Norfolk's churchyards.
Globally rare frog to benefit from new Norfolk habitat
We are leading a partnership to protect and expand ancient landscapes in the Brecks to enhance the habitat of the rare northern pool frog.
We’re partnering with Norfolk Churches Trust on a new Churchyard Conservation Award
The award recognises and rewards outstanding care of Norfolk’s historic churchyards.
Nursery web spider
A common spider of heathland and grassland, the nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…
New homes for Norfolk’s rarest amphibian
Together with partners, we've provided the perfect habitat for the globally rare northern pool frog!
What a tangled web we weave…
Although much maligned, and often feared, spiders are an essential part of our natural world and indicators of a healthy environment, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan.…
The northern pool frog in Norfolk - a talk by John Baker
Join John Baker of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust to explore the history, return, and conservation of the northern pool frog i
The northern pool frog in Norfolk - a talk by John Baker
Join John Baker of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust to explore the return and conservation of the northern pool frog in Norfolk
Snowdrop
Perhaps the first sign that spring is just around the corner is the snowdrop poking its way through the frosted soil of a woodland, churchyard or garden. From January, look for its famous nodding…
Garden spider
Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!