Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh
Enormous flocks of geese, ducks and swans swirl down from wide skies to drop onto the flat, open expanses of flooded grazing marshes in winter. In spring, lapwing tumble overhead and the soft,…
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How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
Grow wildlife-friendly herbs
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.
My back-to-school
As a child growing up in Ghana, Patience never took an interest in what was going on in the garden. Now, she’s growing her own flowers and vegetables every week, both at the Centre for Wildlife…
Thank you for keeping Scilly special
We all know how special the Isles of Scilly are. Whether you live or work here or visit our islands on holiday, you’ll know how the beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife get under your skin. We are determined to keep our islands special for everyone and for wildlife, encouraging species to thrive and protecting our wild habitats. That's why we're so grateful for your support.
My inspiration
Tony, environmentalist and author, gets inspiration from being outside. His dogs do too. Growing up with a passion for the natural world, progressing to ornithology, a deep and growing conviction…
Dwarf thistle
As its name suggests, the Dwarf thistle is a low-growing plant that is almost stemless - its purple, thistle-like flower heads growing out of a rosette of spiny leaves.
Please help us Keep Scilly Special
Keep Scilly Special. Appeal from the Isles of Scilly to raise money to support our vital conservation work across the islands.
Giant puffball
This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.
Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
My roots
Hassan & Asma moved from the Sudan in 1969 as newlyweds, so that Hassan could take up a job at Kings College Hospital. Hassan remembers farming with his father, watering the broad beans, wheat…