Planting for Pollinators in the Park!
As part of an action-packed year of community engagement initiatives, Friends of Alderman Kneeshaw Park in Hull have taken their efforts to improve their local park to the next level this autumn,…
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One week left to protect Local Wildlife Sites
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is asking its supporters to respond to a Government consultation by 10th May to ensure wildlife and Local Wildlife Sites are given protection in future planning policy.…
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Fungi Fact File
Fungi is fung-tastic! Learn more about the types of fungi you can spot at Potteric Carr, our reserves best for fungi, and further spore-tacular reading on our guest blogs.
Caroline Flint MP visits unique wildlife site
Working towards a better connected landscape for wildlife
Broad centurion
The Broad centurion, or 'Green soldier fly', is one of our most common soldier flies, and is often found in gardens. It has hairy eyes and a metallic blue or bronze body. It is an…
Hornet
The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…
Printables
Browse our selection of colouring sheets, factsheets and activity booklets for you to enjoy at home.
Michael Gove reveals UK set to back total ban on bee-harming pesticides
In an article penned for The Guardian today, the Environment Secretary states: "Where there is evidence that human activity is contributing to pollinator decline, we have a duty to act.…
Students sowing the seeds for the future
Students from University of Leeds volunteer to help create pollinator-friendly habitats
Workshops and prices
Here is a flavour of what is on offer at our sites!
Common wasp
Wasps are well-known, and unfortunately not very well-loved! But give these black and yellow guys a chance, as they are important pollinators and pest controllers.