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Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
My coffee shop
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
Parent bug
The Parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a Silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
Saucer bug
An underwater predator, the Saucer bug uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. It can be found at the bottom of muddy, weedy ponds; but handle with care - it can inflict a painful bite…
How to build a bug mansion
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Grow don't mow
Fundraising for Reptile Project at Dawberry Fields
We are working in partnership with the Naturally Birmingham Future Parks Accelerator Programme and the local community to fundraise for the Dawberry Fields Reptile Project.
Milking Bank Plantations Project
The plantations had not been managed since being planted and were often dense and dominated by thin tall trees. The field-layer ranged from very sparse in the denser areas to being dominated by nettle and bramble
Dawberry Fields Reptile Project is go!
We'll be creating habitat for slow worms and common lizards to thrive at Dawberry Fields.
Boosting Business Productivity Through Natural solutions
The natural world is in a critical condition; new legislation is needed to put nature into recovery. The Wildlife Trusts have a vision of a Wilder Britain where nature is part of everyone’s lives.
“As we prepare to leave the European Union, I believe there is more urgency than ever to make our environmental laws ambitious and meaningful”
Sir David Attenborough
President Emeritus, The Wildlife Trusts