My back-to-school
As a child growing up in Ghana, Patience never took an interest in what was going on in the garden. Now, she’s growing her own flowers and vegetables every week, both at the Centre for Wildlife…
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Loving Welsh Wildlife
This Santes Dwynwen's Day our staff shared their most beloved Welsh species and why they are so important to them.
Celebrating World Otter Day with the Cardiff Stand for Nature Youth Group
Our Stand for Nature forum member Lauren writes about this iconic river species, and how we are working with partners to highlight the importance of a healthy river system here in Cardiff.
Yellow corydalis
Yellow corydalis is a familiar 'weed' of gardens, walls and rocky places. It is a garden escapee in the UK, so is not a native plant. Try choosing natives for your garden to prevent…
Calaminarian grassland
This is a strange, sparse habitat of grassland growing on old mining tracks and slag heaps, on river gravels and naturally exposed metal-rich soils in the mountains. Only the toughest metal-loving…
Save Our Taff Campaign Update: From Awareness to Action
Our Cardiff "Wilder youth" forum member Lauren writes about the work we've been doing behind the scenes to get ready for the next stage of the Save our Taff campaign.
Brownfield
The uncontainable nature of wildlife is perhaps clearest in brownfield sites – previously developed land that is not currently in use. The crumbling concrete of abandoned factories, disused power…
Orchard
A visit to a traditional orchard reveals gnarled old trunks of fruit and nut trees bursting with blossoms and young leaves in springtime, with wildflowers and insects populating summer’s long…
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
The Start of the Journey to Save Our Taff!
Greetings, fellow nature enthusiasts! My name is Lauren and I'm thrilled to share the journey of the Stand for Nature Youth Group campaign to protect and preserve one of Cardiff's most…
Wolf spider
The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…
Mint moth
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.