Living with spiders
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
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Garden spider
Have you ever stopped to look at the shape of a spider web? Garden spiders spin a spiral shaped web, perfect for catching lots of juicy prey!
Brockholes - Events Volunteer
This link will open on the Lancashire Wildlife Trust website.
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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Wolf spider
The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…
Marketing & Events
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Community and Events Assistant
This link will open on the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website.
Do you have a passion for NWT and want to assist with events or with membership recruitment? Join our staff and volunteers in fun activities and promoting NWT to potential members.
Education & Events Volunteer
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Do you have a passion for inspiring children about nature and the natural world? Would you like to help deliver environmental activities to school groups and at family events? This role could be…
Wilder Events Champion
This link will open on the Somerset Wildlife Trust website.
Could you help people to connect with nature in your local area? We're building a team to help deliver event’s across Somerset, building people’s connection to nature and encouraging them to…
Cucumber spider
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
Wasp spider
The wasp spider is a great mimic - looking just like a common wasp keeps it safe from predators, even though it is not dangerous itself. It can be found in southern England, but is spreading north…
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Cellar spider
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.