Caddisfly
Caddisflies are a large order of insects that can be found in all kinds of wetlands. The larvae are known for making cases to pupate in, gathering stones, sand and leaves, and wrapping them with…
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Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack
This link will open on the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website.
Turn your winter walk into a wild adventure- hire a Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack!
Incredible insects
Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.
Action for Insects campaign
The UK's insect populations are in trouble: 41% face extinction. To save them, we all need to act quickly. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for everyone to be insect champions and for a pesticide reduction target to help them recover.
Online Introduction to Insects with Brian Eversham
This link will open on the WildlifeBCN website.
Learn about the importance of insects and how to identify them
Insect quiz
An insect quiz for nature enthusiasts - how well do you know your insects?
Adopt an insect
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor an insect with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children! Adopt a stag beetle, a butterfly or a bee.
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…
Wildlife Explorers (0-5 years) 2 December
This link will open on the Avon Wildlife Trust website.
Let's make Wednesdays a little wilder, with your 0-5 year olds!
How can Local Authorities help insects?
Local Authorities manage lots of areas, from parks to road verges to the grounds of office buildings and hospitals. This adds up to a huge area that could be supporting wildlife.
Creating a pond ecosystem and other habitats in your garden for wildlife - with Stuart Merchant
This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.
Discover how Stuart transformed his garden for wildlife, creating ponds, meadows and habitats for birds, mammals and insects.
Wildlife Explorers (0-5 years) 16 December
This link will open on the Avon Wildlife Trust website.
Let's make Wednesdays a little wilder, with your 0-5 year olds!