Dogwood
The striking red twigs and crimson, autumnal leaves of Dogwood make this small shrub an attractive ornamental plant. It can be seen growing wild along woodland edges and hedgerows.
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Educational visits to our nature reserves
We offer wilder learning opportunities for educational settings at our awe-inspiring nature reserves, or we can come to you.
Explore our flagship reserves
From heathland to wetland, stunning open spaces to hidden gems, discover our best sites for nature across Cheshire.
The faces behind our reserves
Meet the team protecting wildlife on your doorstep.
White clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, White clover is famous for its trefoil leaves - look out for a lucky four-leaf clover in your own garden!
Hare's-foot clover
The downy hairs that cover the pale pink flowers of Hare's-foot clover give it the look of a Hare's paw - hence the common name. Look out for this clover around the coast and on dry…
Red clover
A familiar 'weed' of gardens, roadsides, meadows and parks, red clover has trefoil leaves and red, rounded flower heads. It is often used as fodder for livestock.
Concerns raised over development impacts on Dane’s Moss Nature Reserve
New concerns have been raised over the South Macclesfield Development’s impact on Dane’s Moss Nature Reserve.
Sponsor a nature reserve
More information about sponsoring a square at Greenbooth Nature Reserve
Nature Reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
Greenbooth Nature Reserve
Greenbooth Nature Reserve is our newest nature reserve, located in a secluded part of the Peak District National Park, between Whaley Bridge, Buxton and Rainow.
Nature Reserve expanded at Swettenham
Cheshire Wildlife Trust has been able to expand its nature reserve, near Holmes Chapel through securing the management of an additional piece of land adjacent to the reserve.