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Events at Rutland Water
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Find your local Wildlife Trust event and get stuck in to wild activities, talks, walks and much more.
Altar Stones
For stunning views across the Leicestershire countryside, yet nestled in the suburbs, look no further than Altar Stones nature reserve. Perched atop a rocky hilltop, it is said that during World…
Sphagnum moss
Sphagnum mosses carpet the ground with colour on our marshes, heaths and moors. They play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs: by storing water in their spongy forms, they prevent the decay…
Birdfair 2021 Update - Event Cancelled
An important update from the Birdfair team
Warty venus
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.
Wild About Our Reserves Appeal - Altar Stones
The creation of a new pond, at a cost of £2,000, would help increase biodiversity across the site at Altar Stones.
Ordinary moss
Ordinary moss is very common in gardens and woodlands. moss provides shelter for many minibeasts, so encourage it to grow in your garden by providing logs, stone piles and untidy areas.
News from Abroad
We have received some exciting news about one of our 2015 Manton Bay fledglings, S2(15)!
Marsh hair moss
The marsh hair moss is the largest moss in the UK. Look out for it in damp woodland and on boggy heathlands where it forms large, green and spikey 'cushions'.
Mussel
The Common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.