My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
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My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Celebrating Elke Mackenzie: Explorer, scientist and lichenologist, in honour of LGBTQ+ History Month
Finley Reynolds, Co-Chair of The Wildlife Trusts' Out for Nature network, explores the legacy of Elke Mackenzie—a trailblazing botanist and explorer whose lichenology work shaped natural…
Common bistort
Look for the delicate, pink flowers of Common bistort in wet meadows, pastures and roadside verges. It is also known as 'Pudding Dock' in North England because it was used to make a…
Cheshire Wildlife Trust warns Adlington New Town must be opposed for the sake of wildlife and history
Cheshire Wildlife Trust has raised the alarm over the Adlington New Town plans through their latest report. An assessment into the ecology and landscape of the area has identified Adlington as ‘…
Calling all young people who want to speak out for the environment
Calling all young people who want to speak out for the environment
Historic day for beavers in England
More support needed for landowners to enable beavers’ return, say The Wildlife Trusts and Beaver Trust.
Want to see more butterflies at home? Meet the caterpillar who’s searching for food in your garden
Cheshire Wildlife Trust has created a new loveable caterpillar to explain why we should all be taking the Grow Don’t Mow challenge now No-Mow May is over.
GRIT Studios: The story so far
Sophie from GRIT Studios shares her story of getting the whole community involved in transforming their street.
Full marks for new school subject announced today
The new natural history GCSE will tackle the biggest issue of our time – the loss of nature and our connection to it
Wild Isles
Wild Isles is a landmark natural history series showcasing the beauty and global significance of UK nature, presented by Sir David Attenborough and broadcast on BBC One from Sunday 12th March 2023. The five part series will remain available on BBC iPlayer.