Rush Furlong
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Rush Furlong is a fragment of the once extensive system of strip farming in the Isle of Axholme.
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Soft rush
As its name suggests, the smooth stems of soft rush are thinner and more flexible than those of hard rush. It forms tufts in wetland habitats like wet woodlands, marshes, ditches and grasslands.…
Flowering rush
Flowering rush is a pretty rush-like plant of shallow wetland habitats, such as ponds, canals and ditches. Its cup-shaped, pink flowers appear in summer, brightening up the water's edge.
Hard rush
The stiff, spiky and upright leaves and brown flowers of hard rush are a familiar sight of wetlands, riversides, dune slacks and marshes across England and Wales.
Nature in Watercolours - Seedheads and Grasses
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Join us at Fingringhoe to paint incredible watercolour Seedheads and Grasses with Vivien McGuinness.
Nature in Watercolours - Seedheads and Grasses
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Join us for our watercolour course - seedheads and grasses with Vivien McGuinness. Suitable for all skill levels.
Weobley Local Branch Talk: Round Britain in 80 Sedges
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A talk from Hilary Wallace, Field Botanist and Habitat Surveyor
Purple moor-grass and rush pasture
This distinctive type of damp pasture is generally found on commons, as a component of lowland fen, or in undeveloped corners of otherwise intensively farmed landscapes.
Where to see year round wildlife
Whatever the season, it's always the right time to explore somewhere wild. Find the best of British wildlife to see all year round.
Upland acid grassland and rush pasture
These grasslands, occupying much of the UK's heavily-grazed upland landscape, are of greater cultural than wildlife interest, but remain a habitat to some scarce and declining species.
26 Wild Essays - Narrow headed ant
As part of the 26 Wild project, 56 writers are bringing to life the plight of endangered UK wildlife through a series of centenas and essays. Read this beautiful essay by Nick Carson on the narrow…
Common club-rush
The dark green, straight and spiky stems of common club-rush or 'bulrush' are a familiar wetland sight. They are ideal for weaving and were traditionally used to make baskets, seats and…