Orchids have long held a mystique. Shropshire’s nature reserves and wild places are full of orchids, you just need to look in the right place at the right time.

The elderflowers are just starting to come out and will be around the whole of June. It’s one of our commonest hedgerow shrubs, so it can spare a few flower heads for you to make this delicious…

This week is Invasive Non-Native Species week! The fight against some of these species in the UK has been raging for decades, threatening our native flora and fauna.

Here, Kirsty Brown,…

Huge congratulations to our Communications Officer, Sarah Gibson on the publication of her first book, Swifts and Us. Here, Sarah explains a little about why she wrote the book and the challenges…

There is nothing quite so magical as stepping into a wood in early May, and finding yourself in a sea of bluebells. Dr Cath explains more about their history, how to spot non-native bluebells and…

The No Mow May campaign started last year, and the results show what a great bonus for wildlife lawns can be. Dr Cath Price explains more...

House sparrows have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. Our Engagement Officer Dr Cath, explains more about them.

Flowers are springing up all over the place, in time for Easter. John Hughes explains what to look out for in this latest blog.

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 ...

It has been 1 year since the first national lockdown, announced on March 23rd 2020. Nature for many of us has helped us through this unsettling time. Sarah Gibson reflects: