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Lower Woods
Lower Woods is one of the largest ancient woodland in the south-west, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Areas of grazed common land and wide grassy pathways known as ‘trenches’…
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
Severn Treescapes events
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Invite-only Members' Events 2024
The Lower Woods Green Route
There’s no question that Gloucestershire is a beautiful county, with even simple car journeys revealing beautiful views and rich landscapes.
Yet there’s even more to behold for those…
Event helper
Support us on one of our events! You could be helping with an activity, handing out information or just having a good chat with the public about wildlife!
Hasfield Court Event
Chicken of the woods
Chicken of the woods is a sulphur-yellow bracket fungus of trees in woods, parks and gardens. It can often be found in tiered clusters on oak, but also likes beech, chestnut, cherry and even yew…
Lower Woods nature reserve to be part of Ancient Canopy to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Lowers Woods nature reserve has been chosen as part of a nationwide network of ancient woodlands or trees to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee.