Ringstead Downs
One of the largest remaining areas of chalk grassland in Norfolk. The attractive, steep-sided valley of Ringstead Downs is home to a diverse range of wildlife.
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Cracking down on Crassula
Thanks to meticulous work from our staff and volunteers, a highly invasive pond weed has been eradicated from the pingos at NWT Thompson Common, allowing native plants and species to flourish.
Common box
Common box grows in woodlands and scrub in southern England, with notable populations in the Chilterns, Cotswolds and North Downs. A familiar evergreen tree, it has shiny, dark green, oval leaves…
Mallard
The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed them bread - it's not good for them! Instead, they…
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
How to compost your waste
Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
How to make a bog garden
Instead of draining, make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature, and provide a valuable habitat.
UK Government authorises use of bee-killing pesticide for sugar beet
'Emergency' authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has today been approved by UK Government, despite nearly 15,000 people calling on them to choose better support for…
My wellbeing
My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…
Wildlife Watch - dragonflies and damselflies
Join us for our July Wildlife Watch session, where we'll be tracking down dragonflies and damselflies.
People and nature
We aim to break down the barriers to people taking more action for wildlife, grow a movement of active wildlife champions and enable everyone to have meaningful experiences of nature.
Nuthatch
The nuthatch is a tit-sized, grey and rust-coloured bird that can be easily spotted climbing headfirst down tree trunks in woodlands and parks.