Horsehair worm
Horsehair worms are parasitic worms of the clade Nematoida alongside their sister taxa Nematoda, the roundworms. The most famous trait of certain species of horsehair worms is the ability to alter…
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UK Government’s deregulation agenda is dangerous: for the good of future generations, we must retain existing laws and enhance nature protection instead
We face an urgent nature and climate crisis. The situation is dire, with more than one in ten species in England on the brink of extinction and the UK amongst the most nature-depleted countries in…
Business Membership
Joining Gwent Wildlife Trust as a business is a great way to take positive action to protect Gwent's rich landscapes and wildlife and show your employees, customers and other stakeholders that you care about the local environment.
Back by popular demand – Gwent Wildlife Trust’s Open Air Rooftop Cinema showings return.
Following the success of last year's Open Air Rooftop Cinema screening of The Greatest Showman, (pictured) Gwent Wildlife Trust have arranged a late summer series of Monday night movies at…
Help us to help nature in need near you, says Gwent Wildlife Trust
The pandemic has made us all realise how important a daily dose of nature in our lives is for our health and well-being. For many people, our time in the great outdoors has become an essential and…
My insurance
When he’s not studying at Cumbria University, Ian enjoys volunteering at Thacka Beck. As well as being great for wildlife, this wetland nature reserve helps protects Penrith from flooding when the…
Honeycomb worm
Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!
Gwent’s leading conservation charity has a new Chief Executive - Strengthening leadership at the Wildlife Trusts in Wales.
Natalie Buttriss is Gwent Wildlife Trust’s new CEO and will take up her role on October 14th and looks forward to working with all staff, volunteers and trustees at Gwent and with the four other…
New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows including two in Gwent!
10th anniversary celebrates growth of Coronation Meadows.
My social network
For our regular volunteers, weekly work parties on our nature reserves are not just about helping to protect local wildlife. They are also a chance to catch up with old friends, meet new ones and…
Common twayblade
An easily overlooked orchid, the Common twayblade is yellow-green and less showy than other UK orchids. Look for it in woodlands and grasslands on chalky soils, in particular.
My adventure
Kayak adventurer Erin Bastian has been all over the world but sees Cornwall as the holy grail of coastal adventure. From the sea she enjoys a unique perspective of our precious wildlife and knows…