Freshwater
The rain-soaked lands of Britain and Northern Ireland are rich in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, canals and ditches. Whether natural or artificial, they are the life-force behind the wildlife we…
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Freshwater - examples of our work
Examples of The Wildlife Trusts work to restore and protect freshwater habitats like ponds, streams, lakes, rivers and ditches for wildlife and people.
Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives anchored to the river bed, filtering water through their gills and improving the quality of the water for other species.
Intro to Freshwater Invertebrate ID
This link will open on the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website.
Investigate underwater habitats and learn to identify the creatures that live there.
MWT Marine/ Freshwater Rangers
This link will open on the Isle of Man Wildlife Trust website.
Become a Volunteer Marine Ranger! We are looking for a small group of volunteers to step up and share their passion and enthusiasm for marine and freshwater conservation with the local community…
Freshwater Intertidal Survey
This link will open on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust website.
Enjoy our glorious coast and help to protect local marine wildlife with our intertidal surveys.
Freshwater fish and pond river wildlife with Jack Perks
This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.
Join Jack Perks for a talk about the wildlife and his underwater work in freshwater ponds and rivers
BES1: Species and Habitats (including habitat classification) with Brian Eversham
This link will open on the WildlifeBCN website.
An introduction to basic ecology of species and populations
Knapdale Habitats Partnership Area
This link will open on the Scottish Wildlife Trust website.
Scotland
Grassland Habitats at Halstead Hill Farm - Afternoon
This link will open on the Leicestershire Wildlife Trust website.
Join fully funded farm walk through different grassland habitats, agri-ecologist Prof Chris Stoate & regenerative farmer Dr Miriam Stoate
Grassland Habitats at Halstead Hill Farm - Morning
This link will open on the Leicestershire Wildlife Trust website.
Join fully funded farm walk through different grassland habitats, agri-ecologist Prof Chris Stoate & regenerative farmer Dr Miriam Stoate
Waxing lyrical about our beautiful habitats
At a time where our connection to nature is waning every day, but our fears for our natural world increase with every news report, art can be a wonderful medium. This September, 26 Writers are…