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30 Days Wild
30 Days Wild
Otterly Pawsome News!
The first ever otter caught on camera in Birmingham city centre, but plastic in poop raises new concerns
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…
Staying Wild
It’s easy to bring a little bit of nature into your everyday life so Stay Wild with The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
And don't forget, because you took part in 30 Days Wild you'll also receive a FREE Garden Wildlife Guide if you join us before 19th November!
Volunteer Days
IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING:
In the interest of staff, volunteer and supporter safety, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all volunteer days for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19. Thank you all for your understanding.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.
Wild thyme
The delightful fragrance of wild thyme can punctuate a summer walk over a chalk grassland. It forms low-growing mats with dense clusters of purple-pink flowers.