Spring time, Tree Bud and Flowers ID
With spring now in full swing and the recent sunny days we have had. I thought I
would do a little blog post on spring tree ID.
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The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the bold and ambitious commitments to reverse the decline. So…
Charity gears up for summer fun in great British outdoors
Fun-filled summer of wild events planned by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, including two different ‘playdays.’
Flower crab spider
The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other…
Hairy-footed flower bee
The hairy-footed flower bee can be seen in gardens and parks in spring and summer, visiting tubular flowers like red dead-nettle and comfrey. As its name suggests, it has long, orange hairs on its…
FLOWER CRAFT at The Wolseley Centre
Once a month join us at The Wolseley Centre for a special walk, talk or activity especially for adults.
What we do
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has been working to protect the wildlife and wild places where you live for over 50 years. We are the county's leading nature conservation charity. Find out more about what we do and join us in looking after Staffordshire's wildlife and wild places.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
Wildlife and climate campaigners to unite for what could be the biggest ever march for nature next month
On Saturday 22 June members of the public are being encouraged to ‘unite for nature’ by joining the family friendly ‘Restore Nature Now’ demonstration in central London.
Flowering rush
Flowering rush is a pretty rush-like plant of shallow wetland habitats, such as ponds, canals and ditches. Its cup-shaped, pink flowers appear in summer, brightening up the water's edge.
Flooding, climate change and what it means for Staffordshire’s wild places
The era of “normal” weather is fading, Staffordshire cannot rely solely on existing flood-defence strategies: we must build with nature, prepare our landscapes and communities, and ensure our…
Trust calls on next Government to introduce an Agriculture Bill
The county’s largest nature conservation charity is calling on the next Government to introduce an Agriculture Bill to help create a connected landscape and to enable farmers to have a better,…