Early breeders - Herons and Ravens
Despite the cold and wet weather, some birds will be beginning their breeding rituals. Herons and ravens are two of the species mating early. Find out more about them here:
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Online events during lockdown
Our usual walk and talk events programme is currently on hold, but we have an exciting and diverse range of online events planned for the summer.
Raven
The raven is famous for being the imposing, all-black bird that guards the Tower of London. Wild birds live in forests, and upland and coastal areas in the north and west of the UK.
Water avens
Look for Water avens in damp habitats, such as riversides, wet woodlands and wet meadows. It has nodding, purple-and-orange flowers that hang on delicate, purple stems.
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
Autumn Foraging: Members' Event
A guided exploration of Melverley Meadows reserve, investigating the Autumn bounty offered by our wild places.
Field Pharmacy: Members' Event
A walk around Melverley Meadows reserve to learn about the curative properties of wild plants.
Events
Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.
My haven
I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…
Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop: Members' Event
Learn the techniques of owl pellet dissection and the identification of prey remains found in them. Dissect your own pellet, work out what the owl had eaten, and what the investigation can tell us…
Warty venus
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.
Roadside verges: nature havens
A Shropshire project aims to reverse the loss of habitat for insects by letting verges bloom.