Redwing
The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look out for the distinctive orangey-red patches under its wings…
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Recycle and reuse
Recycle, upcycle - and make do and mend! Production of household waste needs to decrease by 33% by 2037 to reach recommended emissions targets. So get out that needle and thread!
Guest blog by Nicola Lynes
Here at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the majority of our full time people engagement team staff are Forest School trained and we find that the Forest School Ethos and its approach to learning in…
The Time is Now - Stephen Turner blog
Our Finance Manager, Stephen Turner, was one of the thousands of people who travelled to London on Wednesday for The Time is Now March.
In his blog, he gives a flavour of what it was like…
Chesterton wildlife sites threatened by housing development
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) is objecting to a proposed housing development which would see over 300 homes built on land that has an unusually high diversity of important species.
Forest School blog October 2019: The Wonderful world of Fungi
Blog by Duncan Coleman
So, I attempted to keep the blog going this earlier this year, With a target of one post a week. But I failed miserably very early on due to my workload, so many level…
It is all about delivery - Duncan Coleman Forest School blog
So, it’s been a long time since the last blog post and for this I apologise. We have been so busy with all the Forest School Level 3 course delivery this year, particularly with our Stoke based “…
Forest School blog post by Duncan Coleman - February 2019
As well as regular delivery of Forest School at Weston Road Academy in Stafford and through Strong Roots, Better Futures programme in Stoke, with the start of February, our busy spring and summer…
Devastating climate impact of using peat in UK horticulture revealed
New analysis by The Wildlife Trusts has calculated the shocking impacts of extracting peat for use in horticulture.
From plant pots to clingfilm: reducing one-use plastics whilst having fun!
Single-use plastics; the epitome of convenience but an absolute environmental enemy. Plastic can extend way beyond your typically thought about household products. Did you know that even ‘paper’…
Housing, health and planning must invest in nature to improve people’s lives, help cut emissions and rebuild the economy
New report calls on all parts of Government and local authorities to unlock the benefits of nature to society
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.