My grand design
At Carsington Water, Jack & Charlie can do anything. Build dens, play hide and seek and search for dragons on Stones Island.
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Two spotted goby
These colourful little fish are a delight for snorkellers or shallow water divers to photograph, rarely being scared off by their presence!
Learning about lichen at school
Our Wilder Engagement Officer for the Moondance Project has been working with Ysgol Llanychllwydog in the Gwaun Valley to increase knowledge and understanding of the amazing temperate rainforest…
Orange-clubbed sea slug
A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.
‘Growing Better Connections’ project in north Pembrokeshire
Wildlife Trust volunteers have been actively involved in helping Cwm Arian Renewable Energy’s ‘Growing Better Connections’ project in north Pembrokeshire. Two days were spent planting trees to…
Thresher shark
The thresher shark is a migratory species and passes through UK waters in the summer months. If you’re lucky, you might see this magnificent shark jump high out of the water in to the air.
Climate Change on my Doorstep
Our Wilder Engagement Officer shares his thoughts on the recent flooding in South Wales, how climate change has affected him and how he's taking action in Cardiff.
Nature Recovery Updates
Our Conservation Officer, Alice, gives us an update on water vole and red squirrel conservation work happening in South & West Wales.
Hare's ear
The hare's ear is a cup-like fungus that grows in clusters in broadleaved and mixed woodland, often near to the path. Its orange colour makes it quite conspicuous in the leaf litter.
A Relay Race with a Porpoise
Aberystwyth University’s Swimming and Water Polo club took to the pool for an impressive 13-hour relay in aid of marine conservation in Cardigan Bay.
Leatherback turtle
A giant of the sea turtle world, leatherback turtles are ocean wanderers searching the seas for jellyfish. Unlike other sea turtles, leatherback turtles don’t mind the cold! This means they can…
Amethyst deceiver
The pretty-in-purple amethyst deceiver can be seen growing in the leaf litter of our woodlands during late summer and autumn. Although edible, it looks similar to the poisonous Lilac fibrecap.