Winter colours
Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.
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Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Writing the Seasons: Winter
Join us for a creative writing workshops for adults, drawing inspiration from the changing seasons at Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
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…
Who's moving into your garden this winter?
October has arrived and while we feel the chill of Autumn and the inky night skies drawing in, leaves are ready to burst into warm, vibrant hues of red and gold. This final instalment of…
Lorton Meadows
A haven of peaceful green meadows, hedgerows and woodland, this nature reserve offers a chance to experience some fabulous wildlife right in the middle of town.
Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre
The Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve is open all year around. Visit Meadow Barn at the Conservation Centre to plan your day exploring the nature reserve using our guides and maps.
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Family Nature Walk at Lorton Meadows
Join us at Lorton Meadows nature reserve for a family nature walk. We will explore the nature reserve looking for as many species of birds, bugs and blooms as we can find
Pond Dipping at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the underwater world of newts, water boatmen and diving beetles at one of our popular pond dipping sessions. Wet knees guaranteed.
Bug Hunting at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the fascinating world of beetles, centipedes, spiders and worms at our popular bug hunting session. Muddy knees guaranteed.
Family Butterfly and Moth Walk at Lorton Meadows
Join us at Lorton Meadows nature reserve for a family butterfly and moth walk. We will explore the nature reserve looking for as many species as we can find along the way.
My water filter
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…