Frogspawn frenzy - pond life awakens
As winter recedes and temperatures begin to rise, ponds and wetlands come alive with one of nature's most enchanting spectacles: the appearance of frogspawn. This annual event not only…
As winter recedes and temperatures begin to rise, ponds and wetlands come alive with one of nature's most enchanting spectacles: the appearance of frogspawn. This annual event not only…
This Sunday marks World Wetlands Day, a time to reflect on the importance of wetlands and the vital role they play in supporting both wildlife and communities. We are celebrating today by…
To sweeten the blow of summer drawing to a close, nature has one more display of striking colour before the muted tones of autumn kick in. This comes in the form of heather. This hardy plant…
From the tiniest of garden ponds to whole river systems complete with wet floodplains, our wetlands are one of the most biodiverse habitats in the UK.
As their leaves fall away, identifying trees becomes a fascinating challenge. Talk a walk along a chalk stream, and see which species are hiding in plain sight!
With so few chalk streams in the world, it's crucial that we keep them in good condition. But in trying to care for them, could we do more harm than good? In this guest blog, Andy Thomas from…
In historic Alresford, community members have found a new way to tell the story of a chalk stream heritage gem.
A popular walking route and stretch of chalk stream have both been restored, as the Watercress and Winterbournes partners head to Alresford.
To mark World Wetlands Day, here’s a closer look at these incredible, wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases.
Wetland habitats vary from upland peat bogs to valley mires, floodplain meadows…