Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
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Marsh gentian
The bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers of the marsh gentian contrast deeply with the pinks and purples of the wet heaths it inhabits. The New Forest holds a large population of this late-…
Chiltern gentian
Considered to be one of the prettiest gentians, the Chiltern gentian is a rare plant in the UK. It likes chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming from August.
Early gentian
The early gentian is a rare plant that is only found in the UK. It likes sunny, lowland chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in May and June.
The best of Yorkshire's autumn wildlife and where to enjoy it
As the evenings draw in and the temperature drops, the colours and jewels of autumn appear in abundance. Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for a celebration of the best of our autumn wildlife…
Species Tournament
Eight species. One trophy. Who will be crowned Yorkshire’s most loved species? You decide!
Invasive Species
Our work to tackle non native invasive species
Autumn wonders – owls in the half-light
Owls are some of our most captivating birds. Easier to spot as they hunt at dawn and dusk, they retain a sense of mystery. In many cases, the sound of a far-off owl is far more common than the…
An autumn visit to Spurn
Wellbeing Walk leader Daphne takes us on an autumnal visit to Spurn...
Spooky Species
Be spellbound by wildlife this season!
Species Reintroduction (YDCP)
The Living Ark Project focused on four important species: tansy beetle, greater water parsnip, willow tit and narrow leaved water dropwort.
An autumn wander around Hetchell Wood
If ever there was a reserve to encapsulate the colour of autumn, that reserve would be Hetchell Wood. This magnificent ancient woodland is the perfect soothing retreat in the autumn, whether you’…