Musk beetle
The metallic-green Musk beetle lives up to its name: it releases a musky-smelling secretion when it defends itself. It is a longhorn beetle, so has lengthy antennae. Look for it near wetlands in…
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Mistle thrush
The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…
Wildlife experts want only horse drawn boats on the Montgomeryshire Canal SAC
The Canal and River Trust appear to be getting £14 million in ‘Levelling Up Money’ to restore the section of the Montgomery Canal from Llanymynech to Arddleen which will be administered by Powys…
Wood sage
Despite having the familiar sage-green leaves, Wood sage has very little scent, so is not a good cooking herb. It can be found on acidic soils on sand dunes, heaths and cliffs, and along woodland…
My big adventure
Poppy plays with molehills, watches deer and birds, and nestles in the trunks of ancient trees to get in touch with her roots. Poppy's father was an inspirational Restoration Officer at the…
How to help wildlife at school
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
Dolydd Gobaith- Meadows of Hope
Fferm Goedwig Gymunedol Dyffryn Tanat Valley Community Forest Farm Community Interest Company (CIC) was established in September 2020. Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust have supported the group as…
My Wild Life
My Wild Life is The Wildlife Trusts' campaign to collect and share short stories about why nature matters to people.
A Fruit and Nut Case
We all enjoy eating fruits and nuts but perhaps don’t always notice the diversity in them and the complex relationships that have evolved between plants and animals to ensure efficient seed…
How to compost your waste
Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
Volunteering Opportunities
Browse our current volunteering opportunities and help wildlife in your local area. There are volunteering opportunities across the UK, from supporting events, to community gardening and species surveying.
Upland mixed ash wood
Beautiful displays of flowers spread under the gentle shade of unfurling ash leaves in spring, while in winter the abundant ferns and mosses mean these small, rocky woods retain a watery greenness…