Gardening for Wildlife
Our gardens can provide valuable habitats and food sources for wildlife — from insects and birds to small mammals and amphibians.
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Autumn wildlife gardening
Autumn is traditionally the time to tidy up your garden, ‘putting it to bed for winter’ as my grandfather would say. Times and attitudes have changed, and I’d like to put in a big plea for not…
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
Chemical-free organic gardening
Go chemical-free in your garden to help wildlife! Here's how to prevent slugs and insects from eating your plants with wildlife-friendly methods.
Ponds and wildlife
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden. We receive many enquiries about ponds and wildlife associated with them, so we have tried to answer a few of the most commonly asked questions on this page.
Wildlife Watch
If you are family members of Shropshire Wildlife Trust, your children will automatically become members of the Wildlife Watch scheme,
Discover wildlife
Want to learn more about a native species or habitat, or after a bit of wildlife advice? Our wildlife pages have what you're looking for.
Wildlife crime
Wildlife laws are in place to protect nature; these laws operate at UK and European levels. Find out what constitutes a wildlife crime and how you can report it.
Protecting Wildlife
We're committed to giving wildlife a voice, combining projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and engage people.
Wildlife at home
Go wild in your garden! Large or small, ledge or yard, your garden can be a mosaic in a wider network of natural havens linking urban green spaces with nature reserves and the countryside.
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…