Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…
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Chwilio
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste and its damaging effect on our seas and natural world has been big news recently. Here's what you can you do about it.
Gower Volunteer Update December 2022
Last Tuesday a group of Gower volunteers visited Llyn Fach, a remote reserve hidden away above Rhigos, at the top of the Neath Valley, Glamorgan.
Learn about Legacies
Learn about how you can leave a gift in your Will.
Glasshouse Cafe
Situated in the Welsh Wildlife Centre on the top floor, the Glasshouse Café has a ‘treetop’ panoramic view of the Teifi River, Cardigan town and woodland.
Purple laver
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
Bee wolf
One of our largest and most impressive solitary wasps, the bee wolf digs a nest in sandy spots and hunts honey bees.
Channelled wrack
This yellow-brown seaweed grows in tufts at the very top of rocky shores. Its fronds curls at the sides, creating the channel that gives Chanelled Wrack its name.