Birds and Bluebells at the Copeland Islands
Beth Finnegan, aged 15, organised a day trip to the Copeland Islands, off Donaghadee, for all our Youth Forum members in April. Beth tells us about their fantastic day out and the wonderful…
Beth Finnegan, aged 15, organised a day trip to the Copeland Islands, off Donaghadee, for all our Youth Forum members in April. Beth tells us about their fantastic day out and the wonderful…
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…
Help us raise funds for our great green recovery appeal by taking part in our #BigWildWalk. Here are some ideas for your walking challenge this half term.
We may be a ‘wet’ country, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss…
Progress towards a Northern Ireland Climate Change Act: a tale of two Bills and what must happen next.
The unique position in Northern Ireland of having not one, but two Climate Change Bills currently making their way through the legislative system has seen some significant developments this past…
As the bluebells fade, yellow archangel takes its turn to impress, with golden-yellow flowers carpeting our ancient woodlands.
Just as the bluebells finish flowering in our woodlands, the rose-red blooms of red campion start to brighten up the woodland floor. Look for this pretty plant in hedges and roadsides, too.
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
Lowland mixed oak and ash woods include the iconic bluebell woods so central to our notion of British woodland. Mostly quite small and bounded by ancient banks, they are full of history. At their…