Wildlife and nature

Know the difference: house mouse and field mouse

by Louise Taylor, Citizen Science Project Officer on 25 July 2017

Can you tell your house mouse from your field mouse? If the answer is no then why not spend a few minutes to discover the differences between the house mouse and the field mouse.

Osprey Cam: It’s a boy!

by George Anderson, PR & Communications Officer - Scotland on 24 July 2017

The osprey chick at our Loch Arkaig Pine Forest has been weighed, measured and ringed by bird of prey experts, and is thought to be male.

Ancient trees: what they are and where you can see them

by Kylie Harrison Mellor, Citizen Science Officer on 20 July 2017

Ancient trees are our oldest, fattest and gnarliest trees. But what is ancient? And how long does it take for a tree to become ancient?

Types of mice: a quick guide to mice, voles and shrews in the UK

by Helen Keating, Content Manager on 20 July 2017

Are you curious about what mouse you saw in your garden or out on a walk? Or did your cat bring one in and you wondered what it was.

Foraging in July: nature's best summer food for foraging

by Helen Keating, Content Manager on 18 July 2017

Here are our top six wild edible plants to look out for in July with tips on what to look for and how to cook and eat them.

We’re set to restore Atlantic woodland at a new site in Wales

by Rory Francis, Communications Officer - Wales on 13 July 2017

Thanks to the generosity of one of our supporters we have the opportunity to restore a precious ancient woodland site in Wales to its former broadleaved glory.

Rydyn ni'n mynd i adfer coetir Iwerydd ar safle newydd yng Nghwm Rheidol

by Rory Francis, Communications Officer - Wales on 13 July 2017

Diolch i haelioni un o’n cefnogwyr mae cyfle gennym i adfer gogoniant darn o goetir hynafol yng Nghymru.

Tree Charter arts in residency: enter a forest of the imagination

by Matt Larsen-Daw, Project Lead - Charter for Trees, Woods and People on 07 July 2017

Trees and woods continue to inspire us today, and the trail includes eight art residencies that will take place over this Summer to create new work that explores our modern connections to trees and woods.

How to make a butterfly house: a step by step guide

by Helen Jones, Engagement Officer - Observatree on 05 July 2017

A fun, practical guide to building your own butterfly house and other tips to attract beautiful butterflies to visit your garden

Top 9 outdoor activities for kids this summer

by Jessica Benson, Social Media Officer on 05 July 2017

This summer we're encouraging you to have a tree party and all parties need food and games so why not pack a picnic, head out to your nearest wood and tackle some of our fun and free outdoor activities?

Wildlife & nature