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Great Places to See Sand Dunes in Cumbria
Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
Cumbria Rocks - 60 Extraordinary Rocky Places
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Great willowherb
A tall and hairy plant, Great willowherb displays pretty pink-and-cream flowers. It can be found in damp places, such as wet grasslands, ditches and riversides.
Why is leaf litter so important for wildlife?
Autumn is here and the leaves are beginning to fall but what’s hiding just beneath that crispy, crunchy surface and why is leaf litter so important?
Ellie, from Lancashire Wildlife Trust,…
Smardale Wildlife walks
Devastating wildlife declines mean nature must be placed at the top of the political agenda
We're calling on politicians to act urgently on five priorities to support nature recovery
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Great scallop
Great scallops are found around much of the UK and are a favourite seafood for people and starfish alike!
Great reedmace
Great reedmace is familiar to many of us as the archetypal 'bulrush'. Look for its tall stems, sausage-like, brown flower heads and green, flat leaves at the water's edge in our…
Great burnet
The egg-shaped, crimson flower heads of Great burnet give this plant the look of a lollipop! It can be found on floodplain meadows - a declining habitat which is under serious threat.