Ponds
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…
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Ponds Team Wilder
Learn about creating and maintaining ponds from people with ponds
My turning point
Volunteering on a nature reserve turned Adam’s life around after a difficult time in life. As Assistant Reserve Officer, wildlife is both his stress relief and his career.
What makes a good wildlife pond?
We take a look at the key features which make a healthy pond that will benefit your local wildlife.
What is an ecological emergency, and what can I do about it?
Back in early February, which was incredibly just three months ago, we made an important announcement about nature in Bristol alongside Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees. In the announcement, an ‘…
What is bottom trawling?
Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary ‘Ocean’ shines a light on the devastation that bottom trawling wreaks on seabeds. Here we explain more about what bottom trawling is.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
Team Wilder Mini ponds resource
Mini ponds are great! Your outdoor space will benefit from a pond of any size - a washing up bowl, an old sink or a large plant pot will attract wildlife. Be part of Team Wilder and support actions for nature at home and in the community to benefit people and wildlife.
The 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…
What is a 'Plantation Woodland'?
Woodlands are fantastic places. A woodland wander in early spring is great for the mind, body and spirit. Fresh air fills your lungs, the smell of wild garlic fills your nostrils and bird song…
Youth Event: Wild Wednesdays - Ponds
Come along to our new weekly summer sessions at Grow Wilder to experience some of the wonderful wildlife found at our urban nature reserve!
What a wonderfully wild year we’ve had!
For my last blog of 2022, it only felt fitting that I take a look back at the past year and reflect on everything we’ve achieved together for wildlife.