Species Recovery
From curlew to crowfoot, many of Herefordshire's iconic species are disappearing from our county. We're doing all we can to reverse these declines and secure nature's recovery.
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Adopt an Animal
Adopt an Animal and support Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. Adopt an Animal for yourself or as an eco friendly, alternative gift for wildlife loving friends and family. Adopt a hedgehog, bumblebee, otter or barn owl with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust for the perfect Christmas present or birthday gift. Postal and digital adoption options available!
Ice Age Pond’s Spotlight Species
Ice Age ponds are home to a wonderful array of wildlife including many rare and protected species. Ice Age project trainee Katherine Beasley explores the plants and animals which live in these…
Ice Age Explorer: Elk
Ice Age Explorer Trail: Elk
Ice Age Explorer: Mammoth
Ice Age Explorer Trail: Mammoth facts!
Ice Age Explorer: Bison
Ice Age Explorer Trail: Bison facts!
Ice Age Explorer: People
Ice Age Explorer Trail: the importance of people
Climate change, ecosystems and species resilience:
Holly Thompson explains why recovering natural habitats and building resilience into the populations of our native species are essential in the face of our dramatically changing climate.
Herefordshire Local Wildlife Sites
What is a Local Wildlife Site? Plus, information for landowners in Herefordshire with a Local Wildlife Site on their land.
Invasive Non-Native Plant Species in Ponds
Meg investigates the problem of invasive species in ponds, what to look out for and how we can help.
Ice Age Explorer: Prehistoric Tools
Ice Age Explorer Trail: Prehistoric Tools
Common sexton beetle
The Common sexton beetle is one of several burying beetle species in the UK. An undertaker of the animal world, it buries dead animals like mice and birds, and feeds and breeds on the corpses.