Nesting season!
Young Ambassador Izzy Fry has been searching for nests as Spring brings more signs of life to Wiltshire.
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Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
Whispers of Spring: The Enduring Symbolism of Snowdrops
As winter nears its end, plant life awakens, and among the first to emerge are the beloved snowdrops ( Galanthus nivalis). We take a look at these beautiful and delicate plants and examine their…
Free family event Country Comes to Town comes to Swindon for the first time
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has announced that its free family-friendly event Country Comes to Town will take place in Swindon in May.
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Hairy-footed flower bee
The hairy-footed flower bee can be seen in gardens and parks in spring and summer, visiting tubular flowers like red dead-nettle and comfrey. As its name suggests, it has long, orange hairs on its…
December Botanical Painting Workshop
Led by Sally Pond these Botanical Workshops concentrate on developing observation, drawing and painting skills using seasonal subjects for a watercolor demonstration and painting session.
Autumn Botanical Painting at Langford Lakes
Led by Sally Pond these Botanical Workshops concentrate on developing observation, drawing and painting skills using seasonal subjects for a watercolor demonstration and painting session.
Flower crab spider
The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other…
Christine's Crochet
Christine Rolt raised £285 using her crochet skills to make string bags, which she then sold to her friends and family.
Late Summer Botanical Painting Workshop at Langford Lakes
Led by Sally Pond these Botanical Workshops concentrate on developing observation, drawing and painting skills using seasonal subjects for a watercolor demonstration and painting session.
Flowering rush
Flowering rush is a pretty rush-like plant of shallow wetland habitats, such as ponds, canals and ditches. Its cup-shaped, pink flowers appear in summer, brightening up the water's edge.