Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels are a keystone species, transforming the rivers in which they live and helping other wildlife thrive.
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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.
Yellow slug
The Yellow slug lives up to its name - its yellow body is mottled with grey patches. Often found in gardens and damp places in houses, it can be considered a pest, but is an important nutrient…
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…
Life in the slow lane - an illustrated talk about slugs and snails by Garth Coupland
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Illustrated talk by Garth Coupland exploring Britain’s slugs and snails - their quirky behaviours, adaptations, and key role in ecosystems.
Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack
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Turn your winter walk into a wild adventure! Hire a Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack and discover what nature is up to during the colder months.
"Slugs and Snails: a Slimy Success Story" talk by Robert Cameron
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January talk by Robert Cameron to the High Peak Group
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
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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
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Enjoy our glorious coast and help to protect local marine wildlife with our intertidal surveys.
Yellow archangel
As the bluebells fade, yellow archangel takes its turn to impress, with golden-yellow flowers carpeting our ancient woodlands.
Yellow iris
The large, sunshine-yellow flowers of the yellow iris brighten up the margins of our waterways, ponds, wet woods, fens and marshes. Also called the 'flag iris', its outer petals have a…