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My Wild Life

My classroom

For Issy, wildlife is all about learning. It’s her enormous outdoor classroom.

Habitat

Coniferous plantation

Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…

My Wild Life

My sanctuary

Anne’s garden provides an amazing place for wildlife. She has helped rescue hedgehogs and released them to start a life in the wild again from there. Her camera traps allow her to see when they…

Species

Water forget-me-not

Also known as 'Scorpion-grass' because of the curved 'tail' at the end of its stems, Water forget-me-not is a distinctive plant of damp habitats. Over summer, it produces…

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Egg-citing Easter Holiday Events

We have an exciting range of outdoor nature activities and indoor craft events at the Welsh Wildlife Centre over the school Easter holidays to keep you happy, whatever the weather. Activities are…

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Conscious Crackers

Read more about how Grace's Zero-Waste Christmas Crackers are making a difference to Welsh wildlife!
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Protected Species

All wildlife is important, but some rare and threatened species and habitats have extra protection in law or policy.
Species

Blackthorn

A familiar shrub of hedgerows and woodland edges, blackthorn comes alive in spring when it bursts into a froth of white blossom. It is well known for its sloes, too - the blue-black fruits used in…