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41% of insect species face extinction, they are dying out up to 8 times faster than larger animals.
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Garden ponds for insects
Making a pond in your garden is a marvellous way to attract wildlife, but have you ever thought how vital it might be for insects? Dr Cath explains more ...
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.
Averting the Insect Apocalypse
I have been obsessed by insects for all of my life; they are amazing, often beautiful, and with fascinating, peculiar lives.
Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Seven top tips for amazing wildlife experiences: the art of fieldcraft
Improve your chances of seeing wildlife with fieldcraft tips from Matthew Capper, keen birdwatcher, photographer and head of communications at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
My world
John has worked in fisheries management for over 25 years. He has seen our waterways at their best – and their worst. He knows firsthand how devastating unhealthy rivers can be for wildlife and…
My world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…
World Environment Day
To celebrate World Environment Day staff at Shropshire Wildlife Trust are sharing some of the ways they like to get out in nature and connect with the environment.
My other world
Philip has been helping to restore Manchester Mosslands for twenty years, helping these rare wetlands to recover. He works in front of a computer most of the time, so he has always enjoyed the…
How to get started in the wonderful world of moths!
Moths can be seen throughout the year, with the greatest variety in the summer. Everyone can enjoy searching for them, they come in wonderful colours, sizes and shapes! Tom Hayek explains why we…
Autumn Foraging: Members' Event
A guided exploration of Melverley Meadows reserve, investigating the Autumn bounty offered by our wild places.