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How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
Family nature day
Looking for activities in the Easter school holidays? Join us at our family nature day at Lower Smite Farm.
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…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
The Doward day trip
Investigate this series of Herefordshire nature reserves
How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
Lower Moor Farm day trip
Explore this wildlife-rich Wiltshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve
Humming-bird hawk-moth
The humming-bird hawk-moth migrates to the UK from Southern Europe each year. It can be seen hovering over flowers, feeding with its long proboscis; its wings move so quickly that it 'hums…
Bioblitz & Open Day at Hardwick Green Meadows
In early June we spent a weekend trying to discover what wildlife lives at Hardwick Green Meadows...
Take action for wildlife in Redditch at Apple Day
An exciting nature project in Redditch is supporting residents across the district to help create and improve wildlife habitats in their neighbourhoods.