Wildlife and wild places
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Popular places to visit in Gloucestershire
Explore some of the most popular GWT nature reserves in Gloucestershire - some of which have cafés!
Connecting Wildlife and Wild Places
Connecting Wildlife and Wild Places - Current Projects
Save the special wild places you love before it's too late!
We have launched our most ambitious appeal yet. ‘Save Our Special Places’ calls for the county’s residents to help save local wild places in very real danger of destruction.
My happy place
When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…
Youth in the wild
Youth in the Wild is a fully funded project offering young people in Gloucestershire secondary schools* practical conservation sessions, outdoor nature activities, and in-school workshops that build confidence, resilience, and skills. Designed with youth input, the project reflects young people’s interests and supports them to develop skills and progress into the green career sector.
Greystones Farm
The ancient meadows and rivers of Greystones Farm are home to a diverse range of wildlife. This nature reserve is also the site of the Salmonsbury Camp, an important meeting place during Neolithic…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild About Gardens- hedgehog download
Download your free gardening for hedgehogs guide to find out how you can welcome hedgehogs into your garden and surrounding areas, including plenty of helpful tips and fun activities.
London plane
The London plane tree is, as its name suggests, a familiar sight along the roadsides and in the parks of London. An introduced and widely planted species, it is tough enough to put up with city…
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…