Natural History GCSE
The Natural History GCSE claims to prioritise nature connection and bringing theory and experiential learning together to support our future leaders. Surely, it’s worth exploring.
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Manx shearwater
This mysterious little bird is known for its haunting call and was once mistaken for witches by pirates off the coast of Wales! They travel thousands of miles every year to nest in their hobbit-…
Sooty shearwater
These globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.
Skomer Shearwater Week 2026
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Skomer Shearwater Week is running for 3 sessions in 2026, 30th August-1st September, 1st-3rd September and 3rd-5th September. Booking opens on Monday 8th December.
Our history
A history of The Wildlife Trusts and how it all began. In May 1912 banker and expert naturalist Charles Rothschild held a meeting at the Natural History Museum in London to discuss his idea for a new organisation to save Britain's best places for nature.
Manx shearwaters
Related to the albatross, the Manx shearwater is an incredible flier, and makes the incredible journey from South America to the UK's west coast in the spring to nest. Catch them at night by torch light as they come ashore to find their burrows.
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
Talk: The History of Bees
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Join Isle of Axholme Area Group for a talk by Simon Bower on the fascinating history of bees in the UK.
A history of birds and place
We can learn about nature in the most unexpected ways. Even the names of places offer us an opportunity to learn, not only about the wildlife on our doorstep, but local history too. Author,…
World’s biggest building society gives nature a home too
Nationwide’s head office in Swindon has achieved The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark, becoming the first bank or building society to achieve the nationally-recognised standard for…
Talk: The history of Havergate Island
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The history of Havergate Island, by Steve Everett