Red ant
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…
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Christmas Tree Festival
Enjoy our Nextdoor Nature themed Christmas Tree this year and get involved with your very own Christmas crafts!
Contact us
Parc Slip Nature Centre
Fountain Road
Tondu
Bridgend
CF32 0EH
Phone: 01656 724100
Fountain Road
Tondu
Bridgend
CF32 0EH
Phone: 01656 724100
Harbour porpoise
Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…
Chalk reefs
A chalk reef is a natural seabed made from chalk that rises above the surrounding seafloor.
My insurance
When he’s not studying at Cumbria University, Ian enjoys volunteering at Thacka Beck. As well as being great for wildlife, this wetland nature reserve helps protects Penrith from flooding when the…
Meet our Wilder Engagement Officer, Alex
I am the new Wilder Engagement Officer for Cardiff with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, and I’ll be working on the Stand for Nature Wales project and the My Wild Cardiff campaign.
Leaving a legacy for Welsh Wildlife
It’s never been easier to give a gift in your will and help Welsh wildlife. Find out how you can write your will for free with our partners Guardian Angel.
Cushion star
It's easy to see where this small starfish got its name, it really does look like a little star-shaped cushion. Keep an eye out under rocks next time you're rockpooling for this little…
Big Wild Walk
Help us tackle the nature and climate emergency by challenging yourself to a Big Wild Walk. Fundraise, get healthy, and support local wildlife!
My outreach
Elliott has turned his passion for the natural world into study and that study into a career. He now spends his days sharing his wildlife knowledge with people of all ages, from 4-year-old’s…
Mallard
The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed them bread - it's not good for them! Instead, they…