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!
Fungi Folklore
From mythical creatures to popular stories and anti-forgery methods - find out the history and ancient beliefs of fungi.
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.
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.
Nurturing Nature: 5 Ways to Help Wildlife Flourish This Autumn
It is that time of year where the days grow shorter, the air turns crisp, and trees transform into shades of oranges, reds and yellows with leaves slowly whirling to the floor. Supporting nature…
Clouts Wood
A great walk with stunning views in the village of Wroughton.
A walk in the woods
Young Ambassador Dan Tubb takes a walk in Clouts Wood nature reserve.
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’…