My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
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My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Holme Dunes
Rich in both wildlife and human history, Holme Dunes sits between The Wash and the North Sea, making it a brilliant location to see migrating birds. It’s also a nationally important site for the…
Holme Dunes visitor centre
From birdwatching to bracing walks, cream teas to cuddly toys, Holme Dunes visitor centre is the ideal base to soak up this beautiful coastal landscape.
Brilliant birds at NWT Holme Dunes (28 October)
Come along to learn about the birds that visit NWT Holme Dunes.
Highlights of NWT Holme Dunes for families (28 October)
Join us for a child-friendly interactive walk through the special habitats at NWT Holme Dunes.
Common bistort
Look for the delicate, pink flowers of Common bistort in wet meadows, pastures and roadside verges. It is also known as 'Pudding Dock' in North England because it was used to make a…
Sand dunes
Sand dunes are places of constant change and movement. Wander through them on warm summer days for orchids, bees and other wildlife, or experience the forces of nature behind their creation - the…
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…