Next Ness
A small undisturbed area of wet woodland and a haven for birds.
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Conservation day at Next Ness Nature Reserve
Come and join Ulverston Local Support Group on this small local nature reserve to help remove invasive Himalayan balsam.
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…
From sunny Beached Art festival to marine mammal surveys off the Isle of Cumbrae before ending up to my waist in a ditch at Next Ness
Things have been ramping up as I try to tie up loose ends and prepare for university, and I have spent some time on the Isle of Cumbrae learning to survey marine mammals. Here is my summary for…
The Wildlife Trusts: Our priorities for the next UK Government
The wildlife we have in the UK is incredible, with species found nowhere else on Earth. But decades of pollution and habitat loss has destroyed the places they call home and driven wildlife into chronic decline. Shockingly, 1 in 7 species in the UK is now at risk of extinction.
Until next time 30 Days Wild 2017
June has flown past! Here's my final thoughts on this year's #30DaysWild...
Grey heron
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
Hermit crab
If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!
Dahlia anemone
With their beautiful striped tentacles, it's easy to see where dahlia anemones got their floral name from. Look out for them next time you're rockpooling!
Broad-leaved dock
Broad-leaved dock is well-known to most of us as the remedy for Stinging nettle irritations. Often considered a 'weed', it can be found next to water or on disturbed ground almost…
Student placements
We offer opportunities for next generation conservationists to gain experience in conservation.
Wilder Future actions
Together we can make the next chapter for wildlife a happier one.