Blogs
Yazor Brook Environment project update: January - June 2025
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s project in the Yazor Brook catchment aims to implement nature-based solutions to improve biodiversity and…
Improving access for all at Queenswood
Ensuring that everyone can enjoy all that Queenswood has to offer, this year we have introduced new ways for people with limited…
Student George Davenport reports on his internship - assisting with ecological surveys as part of the Wyescapes project
Over the last few months I have had the pleasure to join the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust on the Wyescapes project as part of an…
Visiting Birches Farm reminds us of a time when wildflower meadows were aplenty
Member and Volunteer Sarah Keefe writes about Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's summer Discovery Day at Birches Farm Nature Reserve.…
Things that go churr in the dark
Birdwatcher Tom Hibbert explores the enigmatic world of the nightjar.
Restoring Bartonsham Meadows - project update
An update on the Restoring Bartonsham Meadows project, April 2025
Nature's undertakers
Discover the brilliance of burying beetles with Dr Ellie Bladon, an evolutionary ecologist based in the Department of Zoology at the…
Nature Based Solutions in the Wellington catchmentÂ
Thanks to a grant of £82,000 through the Environment Agency’s Water and Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF), we have worked with eight…
Footballers, batmen and heroes
This spring celebrate hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES!
What are Nature-Based Solutions and how can we use them to help tackle the climate and nature crises?
Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are actions that help address societal challenges through the protection, sustainable management, and…
The Big Switch Off
This year, CPRE Herefordshire and partners are asking residents, businesses and schools to take part in the Big Switch Off on 23…
The Wildlife Trust's reaction to today's speech from Steve Reed at the Oxford Farming Conference
The Wildlife Trust's reaction to today's speech from Steve Reed, the UK Government Secretary of State for Environment, Food…
Restoring Bartonsham Meadows update September – December 2024
David Hutton, Nature Reserves Project Manager and Bartonsham Meadows Community Officer Jenny Mottershead review progress in the last…
We welcome Wyevale Nurseries as our newest Investor in Wildlife
Family-run nursery join the Trust as an Investor in Wildlife, supporting nature's recovery in our county
The Wildside of Marden - November 2024
Jess celebrates the robin as our favourite festive bird!
Waxcaps at The Sturts Nature Reserve
Report from the annual autumn waxcap survey at The Sturts
Queenswood Country Park set to spark Christmas magic with Woodland Grotto
This Christmas, Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum invites you to experience a magical blend of festive fun and relaxation while…
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…
Breedon Group join the Trust
We warmly welcome Breedon Group as Corporate Members
The Wildside of Marden - October 2024
Jess considers the winter geese in the Lugg valley - and beyond
Discover the Fascinating World of Fungi at Queenswood
Queenswood is a fantastic location for fungi enthusiasts, with over 600 species here. You can find a range of fascinating fungi like…
Birds on the move
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
The Wildside of Marden - September 2024
Jess reports on the wildlife in and around the village of Marden in the Lugg Valley
Explore Autumn at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, located in the heart of Herefordshire, covers over 170 acres of woodland and offers a scenic…
Local Food: Nurturing the Environment and Building Resilient Ecosystems
Local food systems reduce carbon emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote regenerative agriculture, making them vital for…
Biodiversity Net Gain
Six months on from the launch of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Phoebe Cox, Green Finance Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, reflects on how…
Fascinating flying ants
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of…
Nature Reserves - an update on our strategy
An update on our nature reserves strategy, July 2024
The election results are in! So, what’s next for nature?
Throughout the election campaign, it became clear that people know that our natural world is in crisis and want politicians to make the…
Wye Adapt to Climate Change? project update June 2024
The Wye Adapt to Climate Change? project has been running for nearly a year and has made great strides towards achieving the project’s…
Are supermarkets backing our call to Recover our Rivers or sticking with business as usual?
This summer, we've put questions to the boards of Tesco and M&S at their AGMs, requesting an update on what actions they are…
The Wildside of Marden – June 2024
Jess reports on the wildlife sightings in and around Marden in the Lugg Valley
4 Things to Enjoy at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum this Summer
Early summer is a magical time at Queenswood, a nature lover's paradise. It’s a fantastic time for the country park, especially for…
A Perfect Day Out: Picnicking at Queenswood Country Park
Nestled in the heart of Herefordshire, Queenswood Country Park offers a perfect retreat for nature enthusiasts and picnic lovers alike.…
Floodplains
Sarah King discusses the essential functions, and uses, of floodplains within our landscape
Lovely ladybirds
A closer look at one of the UK’s most popular beetles.
What’s happening with the Wye? Despite no plan from the Government, we can collaborate responsibly! Â
With still no sign of the Government's plan to save the Wye, is any progress being made to recover our rivers? Can we end the blame…
Local business continue to partner with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to take action for nature
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is delighted to have 14 local businesses renewing their membership to their corporate partnership program ‘…
Hoople join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust to support nature’s recovery in the county
Hoople have joined Herefordshire Wildlife Trust as a corporate member. The two organisations plan to work together over the long-term to…
Foraging for spring greens – responsibly
Foraging in spring - what plants are edible and how to ensure you are foraging responsibly
Sand Martins return
Sand martins return to Herefordshire
Wye Adapt to Climate Change? Blog: The importance of soils
Holly Thompson explains why healthy soils are ever more essential as our climate changes.
Finishing winter work at Wyevale Wood
Coppicing and dead hedge creation, February 2024
Spring arrives at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum
Though most famed for its autumn colours, spring brings a spectacular display of woodland flowers to Queenswood which also coincides…
Wye Adapt to Climate Change? Blog: Clean-water ponds: A quick and cost-effective nature-based solution to reduce catchment-wide declines in freshwater biodiversity
A blog from Holly Williams from our Wye Adapt to Climate Change? project team on the importance of freshwater ponds within the landscape…
Long live the ‘King of Fish’
Atlantic salmon are drifting towards extinction, but we can help them leap back from the brink.
Watch out – toads crossing the road!
Toads are beginning their migration to breeding lakes in early spring but can meet with obstacles on the way! Sarah Keefe looks at how…
Grassland Restoration at Oak Tree Farm
Toby Fountain explains how Herefordshire Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers went about restoring the grassland at Oak Tree Farm Nature…
