Tree bumblebee
The tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes and…
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Chwilio
Lowland meadow and pasture
Generally found as part of lowland farms or nature reserves, these small, flower-rich fields are at their best in midsummer when the plethora of flowers and insects is a delight. Tiny reminders of…
Surviving Winter
We tend to think of winter as a difficult time for our local wildlife but in reality, they have evolved to cope with it rather well. In this blog I consider how the different creatures in our…
Welcome Home to Nature
This exciting new partnership project sees us working with Gregynog on their Welcome Home to Nature project to enhance the historic Montgomeryshire estate for wildlife and people.
Pioneering Powys ecotherapy programme wins national award
Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust’s trailblazing health and wellbeing project, Wild Skills Wild Spaces (WSWS), has attracted national acclaim with a prestigious NHS Forest 2021 Award for Engaging…
Roundton Hill
Wildlife-rich hillfort
My focus
Sorrel has been birdwatching all of her life with her grandparents. She is passionate about promoting wildlife to children at her school and through her local Wildlife Watch group. She loves the…
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
Coetir
Stepping inside a wood is like stepping outside of time. To walk amongst trees is to be part of the landscape. You can let the rich sights, sounds, smells and feel of trees and the wildlife they…
My career path
As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
Become a warden
Nature reserve wardens are our eyes and ears on the ground, getting to know their local site intimately, helping Trust staff protect and manage the sites for people and wildlife
Maerl beds
Maerl beds are special underwater habitats found in shallow seas. They’re made by rare types of red seaweeds that grow into hard, twig-like lumps.