My new roots
Mary moved to Birmingham for her job and has found volunteering with The Wildlife Trust the perfect way to meet new people and put down roots in a new place.
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My new life
Working full time in a windowless room cut Sonja off from the natural world around her; but spending time in wild places has helped her to discover herself since a shock diagnosis two years ago.…
A new look for the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is delighted to unveil its new logo. We look after around half of the land that makes up Scilly (700ha). We’ve selected the oystercatcher as an iconic island…
New Chair for the Isles of Scilly AONB partnership
The Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership has appointed a new chair, Tony Richardson, to champion Scilly’s outstanding protected landscape.
Surveys for the Red-barbed Ant on Scilly – new adventures in entomology!
Holly is 16 and from Plymouth in Devon. Having just finished their GCSE exams, they jumped at the opportunity to spend time helping the conservation of one of the UK’s rarest insects! Holly was…
My passion
I am a marketing and communications assistant for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. My role involves managing the social media pages and website, and even taking a lead on marine comms for the…
Sand lizard
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
Marsh gentian
The bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers of the marsh gentian contrast deeply with the pinks and purples of the wet heaths it inhabits. The New Forest holds a large population of this late-…
Hazel
Hazel is a small tree of woodlands, grasslands and gardens that is regularly coppiced - the practice of cutting the stems of a tree to allow new shoots to grow. It is well known for its long,…
Ivy bee
The ivy bee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It feeds mainly on the nectar of ivy flowers and can be seen in autumn when this plant is in…
Sedge warbler
In summer, the sedge warbler can be spotted singing from a reed or willow perch in wetlands across the UK. Males never sing the same song twice, adding new phrases to impress the females.
Tree bumblebee
The tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…