My wild job
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
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Chwilio
Grow wildlife-friendly herbs
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.
Pale tussock
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
Large yellow underwing
Found almost everywhere, the large yellow underwing is a night-flying moth that is often attracted to lights. It is brown with orangey-yellow hindwings.
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Orchard
A visit to a traditional orchard reveals gnarled old trunks of fruit and nut trees bursting with blossoms and young leaves in springtime, with wildflowers and insects populating summer’s long…
Blueberry and Blackberry Cobbler
Summer fruits are the star attractions in this tempting recipe.
Your stories
How we're making wildlife-friendly gardens all around the UK!
The Coronation Garden Schools' Fund
How businesses can help schools get growing with Coronation Gardens
Sand and gravel
Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.
Draenog Ewropeaidd
Yn cael ei ystyried fel ffrind gorau i arddwyr, bydd y draenog yn fwy na pharod i fwyta’r gwlithod sy’n crwydro drwy welyau llysiau. Wedi’i orchuddio gan bigau i gyd, mae’r draenog yn hoffi bwyta…
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.