Introduction to Orchids
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Learn more about wild orchids: their life cycles, where to find them, and how to identify them
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Wild Orchids of the UK
This link will open on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust website.
Peter Ashburn from the Hardy Orchid Society will talk about and share with us his stunning photographs of our beautiful native wild orchids.
Where to find orchids
Orchids can be found in wood and grasslands throughout the UK. Be wowed by amazing mimics like the bee orchid, the sweet smells of the fragrant orchid, or maybe visit the darker side and find a parasitic bird’s-nest orchid deep in the woods.
My orchids
Local lawn care expert and former head greenkeeper, Ian Stephens, loves grass and his work creating healthy, vibrant lawns at homes across Notts and Lincs. But Ian has long seen ‘beyond the green…
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
Events Volunteer
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Are you passionate about wildlife and nature? Do you want to help us to inspire and enable the people of Cheshire to take action for nature? We are looking for a team of volunteers to support our…
Events Volunteers
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Are you a people person who loves crafting and nature? Would you like to attend events alongside the Ulster Wildlife team, helping to run craft activities for young people and raising awareness…
Southern marsh orchid
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
Brockholes - Events Volunteer
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Brockholes Nature Reserve has an exciting opportunity for people to join our Events Volunteer Team assisting us to deliver our packed events programme that runs throughout the year.
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Marketing & Events
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Come and have fun with us!
Lizard orchid
The petals of the rare Lizard orchid's flowers form the head, legs and long tail of a lizard. They are greenish, with light pink spots and stripes, and smell strongly of goats! Spot this tall…
Bee orchid
The bee orchid is a sneaky mimic - the flower’s velvety lip looks like a female bee. Males fly in to try to mate with it and end up pollinating the flower. Sadly, the right bee species doesn’t…