A brief history of Dimminsdale Nature Reserve
Learn and discover a brief history of Dimminsdale Nature Reserve and the people who once lived there.
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Dimminsdale
This reserve is well known for the spectacular display of snowdrops that appear in late winter and early spring. A visit to this special site is a must to enjoy the carpet of white that appears,…
My family history
Whilst researching his family history, Vic found that many of his ancestors were connected to wild places as gamekeepers, shepherds, millers, gardeners or agricultural labourers. His lifelong love…
My history lesson
Lancashire Wildlife Trust is working with Moorfield Primary school in Irlam to deliver both indoor and outdoor education on the mossland habitat. This includes the history of the area, and the…
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
WOW Day 2: A History of Ospreys
Day 2 of World Osprey Week is all about the history of Ospreys in the UK!
North West Group - Bat Walk at Dimminsdale
Discover the variety of bats at Dimminsdale Nature reserve with the North West Group
Beadlet anemone
Have you ever seen those dark red jelly blobs whilst rockpooling? These incredible creatures are beadlet anemones! They live attached to rocks all around the coast of the UK, the base of their…
Which Way to a natural partnership?
Local business Which Way Financial Solutions support Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.
Trainee Reserves Officer Diaries Part Four (Final Instalment)
Trainee Reserves Officer Helena shares her fourth and final update on TRO Diaries and reflects on her time with Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust.
Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
Common bistort
Look for the delicate, pink flowers of Common bistort in wet meadows, pastures and roadside verges. It is also known as 'Pudding Dock' in North England because it was used to make a…