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Discover and Explore Moseley Bog
Moseley Bog was the childhood playground of The Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien, who lived nearby. He stated that the site inspired the 'old forest' in his books. People come from all over the world to discover his inspiration for themselves.
The site also has great archaeological interest, having two burnt mounds, as well as more recent remains such as the old mill dam and the foundations of Victorian greenhouses.
Growing Local Flora
In 2013, the Wildlife Trust began ‘Growing Local Flora’, a project whose aim is to produce a large amount of local provenance woodland plants and supply them free of charge to partners of the Birmingham and Black Country Nature Improvement Area (NIA) who are who are undertaking Woodland Delivery Theme projects.
New report shows how nature nurtures children
The Wildlife Trusts call for every child to have a daily one-hour nature boost
The Wildlife Trusts commissioned a study by the Institute of Education at UCL to evaluate the impact that…
Spotlight on urban wildlife
Otterly Pawsome News!
The first ever otter caught on camera in Birmingham city centre, but plastic in poop raises new concerns
New Year New You!
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
My new life
Working full time in a windowless room cut Sonja off from the natural world around her; but spending time in wild places has helped her to discover herself since a shock diagnosis two years ago.…
My new roots
Mary moved to Birmingham for her job and has found volunteering with The Wildlife Trust the perfect way to meet new people and put down roots in a new place.
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
Good News for the River Stour
The restoration of a two kilometre stretch of the River Stour in the Black Country is set to get underway thanks to £100,000 from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Community Green…