Stinkhorn fungus
The stinkhorn has an unmistakeable and intense stench that has been likened to rotting meat. Its appearance is also very distinctive: a phallic, white, stem-like structure, with a brown, bell-…
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What is Pride?
Our Welsh Wildlife Centre Manager, Mark Hodgson, shares his perspective on Pride at The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales...
Grangetown Art Trail
At the end of Wales Nature Week 2021 this month we were continuing our engagement work through the My Wild Cardiff Project.
Put your garden to the test!
Our two-minute survey can score your garden and offer ideas to make it even better for wildlife, but why is this so important?
Living Seas Youth Forum sit down with an MP!
Earlier this month, members of our Living Seas Youth Forum met with Ben Lake MP for Ceredigion to film an interview for the forums’ very own climate change themed documentary!
Nature Recovery Updates
Our Conservation Officer, Alice, gives us an update on water vole and red squirrel conservation work happening in South & West Wales.
Deadly nightshade
As its name suggests, Deadly nightshade is a highly poisonous plant. Its black, shiny berries may be tempting but fatal. Found on chalky and disturbed ground, such as scrub or verges, it has bell-…
Field bindweed
A creeping and climbing plant of cultivated ground, Field Bindweed can become a pest in places as it stops other plants from growing. It has creamy, sometimes striped, large flowers, and arrow-…
Hart's-tongue fern
The hart's-tongue fern is a hardy fern of damp, shady places in woodlands. It also makes a good garden fern. It has simple, tongue-shaped, glossy, green leaves that have orange spores on…
Dormice.... and Deer!
Our Wildlife Trust Brecknock Dormouse volunteers have been busy checking boxes at two sites at Halfway Forest, near Llandovery and a site at Crychan Forest, near Tirabad.
#MyWildCardiff updates and Easter events!
We caught up with Chris, our Wilder Engagement Officer to hear more about My Wild Cardiff's recent projects and any events we have to look forward to over Spring.
Mussel
The common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.