The Hollies
Ancient hollies on the Stiperstones.
Ancient hollies on the Stiperstones.
Holly is a much-loved evergreen tree - its shiny, spiky leaves and bright red berries being a favourite in Christmas decorations. Found in all kinds of habitats, it provides an important winter…
Look out for the small Holly Blue in your garden or local park. It is the first blue butterfly to emerge in spring, and a second generation appears in summer. The caterpillars are fond of holly…
In celebration of National Tree Week we explore The Hollies as winter begins to take hold. This nature reserve contains a scattered grove of holly trees, some of which are three or four centuries…
A tranquil landscape with dense hedgerows and grand old ash and oak trees
Holly is currently on a traineeship with us, monitoring wildlife across Shropshire.
In her inspiring blog, she describes how reconnecting with nature has helped her through difficult times…
Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s Hedgehog Officer is urging housebuilders and individuals to do their bit to help one of the UK’s most endangered mammals, the hedgehog, by choosing fencing panels with…
A guided walk through Holly Banks nature reserve and nearby re-wilding projects
The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…
The Holm oak is an introduced species that has been widely planted near the coast and in parkland. It is self-seeding in the south of the UK. Its young leaves are spiny like Holly leaves, and it…
Holly loves playing in the Glen, where she can clamber on boulders, splash in muddy puddles and let her imagination run free.
The Crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…