Prior's Wood
A beautiful wildlife-rich ancient woodland with streams and a wonderful bluebell display in spring.
A beautiful wildlife-rich ancient woodland with streams and a wonderful bluebell display in spring.
We all love how gourd-geous a carved pumpkin can look at this time of year, but what can you do with an old pumpkin after the trick-or-treaters have been and gone? Here are some suggestions for…
Halloween is often a great time for spooky family fun, but unfortunately it is often full of plastic.
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…
The speckled wood prefers the dappled sunlight of woodland rides and edges, hedgerows and even gardens. Despite declines, its range has spread over recent years.
Despite having the familiar sage-green leaves, Wood sage has very little scent, so is not a good cooking herb. It can be found on acidic soils on sand dunes, heaths and cliffs, and along woodland…
As its name suggests, Wood spurge is found in woodlands. It is an attractive evergreen that displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and dark green leaves.