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 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.
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.
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.
Intro to Freshwater Invertebrate ID
This link will open on the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website.
Join us to take a look into the underwater world and discover the animals that live there.
Common carp
The common carp is a very large fish that is popular with anglers due to its size and fighting spirit. It frequents ponds, gravel pits and lakes, but is not native to the UK, being introduced in…
Celebrating Elke Mackenzie: Explorer, scientist and lichenologist, in honour of LGBTQ+ History Month
Finley Reynolds, Co-Chair of The Wildlife Trusts' Out for Nature network, explores the legacy of Elke Mackenzie—a trailblazing botanist and explorer whose lichenology work shaped natural…
Fish Identification Workshop
This link will open on the Cornwall Wildlife Trust website.
Want to find out how you tell the difference between and wrasse and a bass? Then join us for an interactive workshop of UK fish identification
Lesser weever fish
One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!
Exploring local wildlife - in Urdu, Arabic and Slovakian
Several Wildlife Trusts have trialled new 'Wildlife Explorer' cards to help non-English speaking communities find out about the wildlife near them. Cheryl Burns, The Wildlife Trusts…
Explore Barbondale
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
Join us for a wildlife walk where we're likely to see spring migrant birds such as pied flycatcher, redstart, cuckoo and more