Most of us probably recognise the tune of the famous carol ‘the Holly and the Ivy’, if not the words of the song. But what do you know about these and the other most Christmassy of plants,…

The sight of your fridge or cupboards full after a trip to the shops can be very satisfying, but did you know humans aren’t the only ones who like to keep a well-stocked larder over the winter…

In Spring 2020, we launched our citizen science program - “How Wild Are We?” You told us what wildlife you could see from your windows, who visited your balcony and what creatures were living in…

In Spring 2020, we launched our citizen science program - “How Wild Are We?” You told us what wildlife you could see from your windows, who visited your balcony and what creatures were living in…

As the trees drop their leaves and temperatures fall our wild spaces can begin to look a little barren at this time of year. You might wonder what birds and mammals eat, as insects tuck themselves…

National Tree Week runs this year from the 28th November to the 6th December, celebrating trees and tree planting across the UK.

The Trust’s smallest nature reserve, Mapledurwell Fen, is nestled in a corner of Basingstoke and Deane. It has been called the “richest half acre in Hampshire” and survey results from 2019 prove…

Our wildlife comes in all shapes and sizes, and all our species have a part to play in our local ecosystems, even though some aren’t winning any popularity contests. So why not take a second look…

Is it a rook, raven or crow? The three all-black corvids cause a common ID challenge but they can be identified by their size, shape and calls.

If you have ever driven along a motorway or country road, there is a good chance that you’ll have seen a formidable bird of prey swooping overhead, or maybe perching on a fencepost.