Blog: The Wildlife Trusts

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Bringing Wildlife Back

Ian Jelley, Director of Living Landscapes for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, explains why helping nature recover is as essential for us as it is for wildlife.

Cellar Spider

Living with spiders

Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?

Fly agaric

The Secret World of Fungi

As summer turns to autumn, fungi start to become a common sight in woodland areas, but there's a lot more to these mysterious organisms than what you see on the surface.

Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) basking in the spring, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

The Great British Snake Off

Snakes are often thought of as exotic creatures to be admired (or avoided) on holidays in hotter countries, but Britain is home to three native species of snake.

Dolphin alongside ship

Marine wildlife and me

Donal Griffin, marine conservation officer for The Wildlife Trusts, shares the experiences that inspired his love for the sea.

Wren singing

Deciphering the dawn chorus

Wildlife expert Nick Acheson introduces some of our feathered superstars to listen out for this spring.

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How to work from home - and stay connected to nature

When working from home, it can be really easy to stay in front of a screen all day and never venture outdoors. We’ve got some easy ways to help you to connect with nature, even in the middle of a…