How to build a hibernaculum for amphibians and reptiles
Give amphibians and reptiles a safe place to shelter through the cold of winter by building a hibernaculum.
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Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
'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’…
A guide to filming and photography on our reserves
If you are interested in taking commercial photographs or filming (or other commercial activities) on one of our nature reserves, please contact us.
Smart souvenir shopping
Bringing a piece of your holiday home is a great way of keeping the memories alive – just make sure it’s wildlife-friendly!
Common frog
Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log…
Pond Power: How We're Restoring Great Crested Newt Habitats in Wiltshire
The great crested newt, with its fiery orange belly and prehistoric crest, is one of the UK's most charismatic amphibians. Unfortunately, like much of our wildlife, it faces significant…
Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Planning Applications
A guide to help you respond to planning applications in Wiltshire.
Beguiled by blues
Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.
Wiltshire & Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is currently being developed to guide nature recovery initiatives throughout Wiltshire.
Natural Art Family Event - Biss Wood
Join us for a unique workshop where the art supplies are provided by nature itself. We’ll guide you on a journey to see the world through an artist's eyes, transforming the materials of the…