Beaches and strandlines
Skip the town beach and find an untamed shore to explore. Wild sand and shingle beaches are great places to see the variety of natural habitats and the amazing force of the elements that help…
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Pioneering ‘Green Influencers’ scheme in Leicester reaches milestone
As the world gears up for COP26, a scheme to create a network of young people enthused about the environment has reached a milestone by recruiting 1,500 Green Influencers.
Forest School brings smiles to their faces
In our latest blog, Senior Education Officer Martha tells us all about a Forest School session she attended recently at Hazel Primary School in Leicester. Martha speaks with the Forest School…
My Early Days
I was appointed to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 20th July 2020, as Head of Nature Recovery South, after being interviewed on two Zoom meetings, a very odd experience in these strange…
My motivation
Holly spends as much time as she can outdoors. She finds after a busy day, nature works as a reset button – it helps her to focus, always teaches her something new, and inspires her to work as…
Creating floral diversity at Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Reserves Officer Fran Payne teaches us how to increase floral diversity in a meadow at Rutland Water Nature Reserve through green hay strewing.
Tufted duck
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Hornwrack
Hornwrack is often found washed up on our beaches, with many believing that it is dried seaweed. In fact, it is a colony of animals!
Common crane
As the UK’s tallest bird the common crane is instantly recognisable with the ruffle of tail feathers and very long legs. Their bugling call is also very distinctive.
Spiny spider crab
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Pintail
When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food.