Wildlife
Bluebells arrive early in Chilterns
April 18th 2012
The famous Chilterns bluebell woods are becoming covered with carpets of blue.
Protecting our Hertfordshire Green Belt
April 6th 2012
LOOK at a map of Hertfordshire and you may be surprised to see open countryside so close to London.
The Pasqueflower: County Flower of Hertfordshire
April 6th 2012
As its name suggests, the pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) blooms around Easter-time.
A new lease of life for Waterford Heath
March 19th 2012
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust will be looking after Waterford Heath near Hertford for at least the next 84 years. Sarah Buckingham takes a closer look at the wildlife that will be protected on the 100 acre site...
Helping hands for Heartwood Forest, Sandridge
March 12th 2012
As Heartwood Forest in Sandridge reaches its halfway point, Ann Favell, a volunteer with the Woodland Trust, explains how the work is going and why it’s YOUR forest
Nature's good for you
February 28th 2012
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust will be looking after Waterford Heath near Hertford for at least the next 84 years. Sarah Buckingham takes a closer look at the wildlife that will be protected on the 100 acre site...
Call to save our heritage in Weston
January 27th 2012
The historic and archaeological importance of Weston Medieval Deer Park is hoped to be recognised by English Heritage, as Louise McEvoy finds out
Barn Owls boosted by wildlife success
January 19th 2012
A new study predicts a boost of 25 per cent in Barn Owl numbers on farms growing commercial crops alongside special wildlife habitats.
Robins: Our winter favourite
January 4th 2012
Sarah Buckingham at Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust looks at our favourite winter feathered friend – the robin...
MPs brand planning reforms a threat to the countryside
December 21st 2011
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) today welcomed the call by a cross-party committee of MPs for ‘significant changes’ to improve the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
Wild Christmas gift guide
December 5th 2011
Some of the best gifts from Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust...
Bittern Returns to Rye Meads
November 2nd 2011
RSPB Rye Meads nature reserve, near Hoddesdon, is delighted to announce the first of the winter bitterns have returned to the reserve!
Solving prickly problems
October 31st 2011
Herts Hogline is an award-winning non-profit voluntary organisation that rescues sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs. Here Lynne Garner, who runs the organisation, talks about its valuable work
Project secures rare natural habitat in Broxbourne
October 24th 2011
The future of heath and grass areas in Broxbourne Woods is secured, thanks to a habitat restoration project managed by the Countryside Management Service.
Ten things you might not know about dragonflies
October 12th 2011
The Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust helps you learn more about the beautiful and elegant dragonfly
Go badger watching in Hertfordshire
September 20th 2011
If you've never seen a badger up close, then now's your chance
Rare apples and pears in Tewin
September 19th 2011
A £50,000 grant will allow Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust to carry out urgent restoration work to protect rare local fruit tree varieties and some very special wildlife too
Pay a crafty visit to Butterfly World
September 8th 2011
The Nectar House will be hosting a Craft Fair on the 10th & 11th September in the beautiful, relaxing surroundings of Butterfly World, St Albans.
HS2 threatens wildlife
August 23rd 2011
Proposals for a London-Birmingham high speed rail link will rip through 160 wildlife sites...
(Half) a day in Paradise
August 19th 2011
Looking at animals is one thing but getting to touch them and feed them is something altogether different. Damion Roberts spends half a day doing just that at Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne...
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