Her Majesty The Queen – a tribute from The Wildlife Trusts
We are extremely saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen and send our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family.
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Poetry and film ignite Nextdoor Nature – a new nature legacy to mark the Queen’s Jubilee
George the Poet shines a light on new community rewilding projects led by Shropshire Wildlife Trust and funded by The National Lottery.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
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Giant horntail
With yellow-and-black bands, the giant horntail looks like a large wasp, but is harmless to us. The female uses her long, stinger-like ovipositor to lay eggs in pine trees, where the larvae then…
Parent bug
The parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows as we celebrate Coronation Meadows' 10th anniversary
Ten years ago, the former Prince of Wales launched Coronation Meadows in 2013 to honour the 60th year of the late Queen’s accession to the throne
Youth Forum Introductions: Emma Gifford
Having spent her childhood exploring the Shropshire countryside — photographing butterflies, feeding birds, and observing nature up close — Emma's love for wildlife began at an early age. Now…
Looking up to the stars to feel grounded
Jen Allerton, our Youth Engagement Officer, writes about her affinity for astronomy and provides a beginners guide to stargazing for 30 Days Wild.
Nextdoor Nature Projects
Nextdoor Nature empowers people to take action for nature where they live! Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to leave a lasting natural legacy to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Nextdoor Nature will give people the skills, tools, and opportunity to help wildlife flourish near them.
Youth Forum Introductions: Eva
Eva joined the Shropshire Wildlife Trust Youth Forum to advocate for nature in her community, build a network of young conservationists, and inspire others to pursue their passion for the natural…
Fascinating flying ants
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…