Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
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What to do with old pumpkins
Wondering what to do with pumpkins after Halloween? We've got you covered!
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.
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.
Fungi Folklore
From mythical creatures to popular stories and anti-forgery methods - find out the history and ancient beliefs of fungi.
Coombe Bissett Down Resources
Resources based on the wildlife and landscape of Coombe Bissett Down nature reserve.
Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
A walk in the woods
Young Ambassador Dan Tubb takes a walk in Clouts Wood nature reserve.
Clouts Wood
Clouts wood will close for Ash Die Back work from Monday 21 July until further notice. Markham Banks, Church Hill pastures, Diocese Meadows and Kings Farm wood will remain open – but all of Clouts…
Birds to see at Coombe Bissett Down
We know from Granville Pictor’s bird surveys that many different bird species feed and breed at Coombe Bissett Down. Here are some of the birds you should keep an eye out for.
Bat walk
Community Engagement Assistant, Oliver Davies, describes the recent bat walk events at Coombe Bissett Down and some of the species that have been recorded at the reserve.
'Micro-adventures': A How To Guide
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Young Ambassador, Mary, shares her top tips for embracing the outdoors and embarking on ‘micro-adventures’…