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Volunteering - people engagement

Whether at the Dyfi Wildlife Centre or through our events and projects, you can help us inspire people to take action for wildlife.
Species

Bird cherry

The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…

Species

Raven

The raven is famous for being the imposing, all-black bird that guards the Tower of London. Wild birds live in forests, and upland and coastal areas in the north and west of the UK.

Action

How to build a bird box

With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.

My Wild Life

My kind of festival

Erin has spent 25 years connecting people and wildlife as part of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s team that delivers events and open days at sites across the county including the annual Skylarks…

Habitat

Saltmarsh and mudflats

Saltwater marshes and mudflats form as saltwater floods swiftly and silently up winding creeks to cover the marsh before retreating again. This process reveals glistening mud teeming with the…

Species

Common bird's-foot-trefoil

Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…

Species

Bird's-nest orchid

The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…

Species

By-the-wind-sailor

These mysterious and beautiful creatures rely on warm ocean currents to ‘sail’ them around the world... not a bad life?