Festival of Nature
The Isles of Scilly Festival of Nature is an island-wide celebration of nature, wildlife and our natural environment.
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Beautiful demoiselle
Beautiful demoiselle’s are, well, beautiful! Often confused for a dragonfly, these giants of the damselfly world are hard to miss with their metallic blue and green colours.
Nextdoor Nature
Nextdoor Nature is bringing communities together to help nature flourish. Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are offering advice and support to people and businesses on the Isles of Scilly who want to help nature.
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.
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
The development of a new local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) is being led by Cornwall Council in partnership with the council of the Isles of Scilly and our local nature partnership. The strategy will help guide the delivery of nature recovery projects across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Bringing people closer to nature
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust works to bring the community and our visitors closer to nature, by providing access, events and promoting sustainable and responsible wildlife watching.
Higher Moors Nature for All
Nature is for everyone and should be accessible to all. We are embarking on a project to make improvements to Higher Moors which so everyone can get closer to nature and enjoy the incredible…
Isles of Scilly National Landscape
The Isles of Scilly are the smallest National Landscape (previous known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) designation in the UK. The Islands possess a diversity of scenery that belies their small scale. A management plan for the National Landscape is produced and reviewed by the Council of the Isles of Scilly. This plan is implemented by the National Landscape Partnership which is made up of organisations and individuals who work together to conserve and enhance the special qualities of the National Landscape.
Festival of Nature: Isles of Scilly encouraged to unleash their wild side this October
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, alongside partners from across the archipelago, is launching the first ‘Scilly Festival of Nature’ this October. From Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd, activities,…
Lumpsucker
This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!
Twin fan worm
Worms in the sea are anything but dull and this fan worm, resembling a Catherine wheel, is a perfect example of the intricate beauty these animals possess.
Common lime
The common lime is a tall, broadleaf tree that is a natural hybrid between the Large-leaved and Small-leaved Limes. It can be seen in a variety of habitats, and has been widely planted along roads…