Botanical Painting Workshops
Learn or develop observation, drawing and painting skills with local artist Sally Pond, painting the natural beauty of plants throughout the seasons. Workshops run bi-monthly, see below for dates…
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Activities for Schools and Groups
We are passionate about getting children outdoors, exploring and learning about wild places.
Beavers in Britain
Beavers are key to creating thriving wetland ecosystems – which are critical for climate adaptation –and provide a wealth of benefits for nature and people, such as holding water back in the landscape, reducing the risk of wildfires and reducing the risk of flooding downstream.
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.
Ballan wrasse
The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!
Fallow deer
Although introduced by humans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of white-spotted deer in woodland glades.
Peregrine falcon
Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it…
Nature-friendly farming budget escapes cuts but leaves Defra with important decisions to make
With the details of the Labour Government’s long anticipated Budget now unveiled, The Wildlife Trusts’ Senior Land Use Policy Manager Barnaby Coupe looks at the implications for Defra’s flagship…
Beaver
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!
Cleavers
Familiar as the bristly plant that easily hooks on to our clothing as we walk through the countryside or do the gardening, cleavers uses its hooks to help it climb and to disperse its seeds.
Family Event: Spring Eggcitement at Langford Lakes
Join us for a celebration and exploration of the natural world in Springtime using nature based activities and crafts.
Beavers are coming home!
The Wildlife Trusts congratulate the UK Government’s decision to open the door for licenced reintroductions of beavers into the wild and its acknowledgment of the free-living populations in…