Blog: The Wildlife Trusts

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Close-up image of a hazel dormouse asleep in its nest.

Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy

The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…

A young woman standing on a hillside

Big Wild Walkers

Get inspired for the Big Wild Walk with some stories from last year’s participants!

Common Sandpiper

Wading into autumn

For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…

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Farming with wildlife

Our friends at Jordans tell you a bit more about how they welcome wildlife on their farms, with the help of The Wildlife Trusts.

wildlife friendly gardening

Put your garden to the test!

Our two-minute survey can score your garden and offer ideas to make it even better for wildlife, but why is this so important?

Swallows perched along a telegraph wire against a blue sky, The Wildlife Trusts

Getting Wild About Gardens

The buzz of a bee, the sweet scent of honeysuckle, these precious moments are not only a delight to experience in our gardens, they’re absolutely vital if we’re going to protect, restore and…

Badger prints in mud the wildlife trusts

Mammal mysteries

Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.