Opposite-leaved golden saxifrage
The flowers of Opposite-leaved golden saxifrage form 'trickles of gold' along riverbanks and streamsides in shady areas like wet woodlands.
Search
Chwilio
Green tiger beetle
A ferocious and agile predator, the green tiger beetle hunts spiders, ants and caterpillars on heaths, grasslands and sand dunes. It is one of our fastest insects and a dazzling metallic green…
Rhos Pil-Bach a Pennar Fawr, Plwmp, Ceredigion
Purple Moor Grass and Rush pasture with ancient hedgerows, a tract of lowland wet heath, and ponds. Notified SSSI.
Much loved Welsh nature reserve to expand and restore rainforest
Aberteifi’s Welsh Wildlife Centre and Teifi Marshes nature reserve will now encompass adjacent Coed Pentwd to restore Celtic rainforest.
Dark green fritillary
The dark green fritillary is actually an orange butterfly with black spots. It gets its name from the dark green hue to the undersides of its hindwings. A strong flier, it can be seen on open,…
Welsh Wildlife Centre February Half Term
Over the school half term holidays, we have an exciting range of indoor and outdoor nature & craft activities to keep you happy, whatever the weather. Starting on 22nd February until 24th…
Wire sculptor raises funds for Welsh wildlife
Sculptor, Stephanie Smith, is using her art to raise awareness and funds for Skomer Island’s seabirds.
Sea slater
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
Green sea urchin
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
Egg-citing Easter Holiday Events at the Welsh Wildlife Centre
Over the school Easter holidays, at the Welsh Wildlife Centre, we have an exciting range of outdoor nature activities and indoor craft events to keep you happy, whatever the weather.
…
Invasive species
The Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) will establish a framework for tackling invasive species across Wales.
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.