A garden butterfly count
Young Ambassador Chris Bailey took part in the Big Butterfly Count this summer.
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The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Family Event: Perfect Pollinators at Langford Lakes
Get the whole family buzzing about nature with fun activities all about our amazing pollinators!
Family Event: Perfect Pollinators at Lower Moor
Get the whole family buzzing about nature with fun activities all about our amazing pollinators!
Family Event: Perfect Pollinators at Green Lane Woods
Get the whole family buzzing about nature with fun activities all about our amazing pollinators!
Nature Matters: Make Your Vote Count for Wildlife
Nature is under pressure. From habitat loss to the impacts of climate change, our local wildlife is facing unprecedented challenges. And right now, nature is being unfairly sidelined in political…
Taking Action For Insects
Increasing the number of invertebrates in Wiltshire.
Broad centurion
The broad centurion, or 'green soldier fly', is one of our most common soldier flies, and is often found in gardens. It has hairy eyes and a metallic blue or bronze body. It is an…
Hornet
The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…
Common dandelion
The common dandelion is a most familiar flower: counting down the 'clock', while blowing the fluffy seeds from its head, is a favourite childhood game. Dandelions are an important early…
How to Grow a Wildflower Patch at Home
Wildflowers are one of the easiest ways to support wildlife, pollinators and biodiversity at home. From providing nectar for pollinators to sheltering insects that become food for birds, bats and…
Common wasp
Wasps are well-known, and unfortunately not very well-loved! But give these black and yellow guys a chance, as they are important pollinators and pest controllers.