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Wiltshire’s wild waters
BBC Wild Isles raced around Britain and Ireland’s freshwater habitats and showcased some of the fantastic species that depend on them – from hobbies to beavers and salmon – there was plenty to wow…
Wild Transitions
Wild Isles: Wiltshire’s wild grasslands
Here, Eleanor Dodson, Digital Marketing & Communications Officer from Wiltshire Wildlife Trust shares more of the wonderful wildlife that can be found at this great spot!
How to grow a wild patch or mini meadow
Whether it's a flowerpot, flowerbed, wild patch in your lawn, or entire meadow, planting wildflowers provides vital resources to support a wide range of insects that couldn't survive in…
Grow food not grass
A new community garden has been installed for residents in Bemerton Heath.
Pollution in Wiltshire’s waters
Toxic chemical cocktails are impacting both wildlife & people, and our freshwater ecosystems are suffering.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Grow wildlife-friendly herbs
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.