Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
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Common pond skater
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
Greater pond sedge
A tussocky sedge, Greater pond sedge has stout, upright flower spikes, strap-like leaves and triangular stems. It prefers lowland wetland habitats on heavy soils.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
Wild About Gardens Ponds
FREE Wild About Gardens, Big or Small, Ponds for ALL Guide, in conjunction with The Royal Horticulture Society and the Wildlife Trusts!
Warty venus
This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.
Wild School Roadshow
Have our Wild School Roadshow visit your school for the day! Our Roadshow has been designed to provide a unique and inspiring outdoor learning opportunity right in your school grounds. Our inspirational staff will lead fun, wild sessions educating your students on the importance, diversity and amazing wildlife of Birmingham and the Black Country.How does it work?Typically we would come to your school for a day, setting up in your school ground and starting off with a morning assembly introducing the wildlife of Birmingham and the Black Country. We can work with up to 4 classes throughout the day and even a half hour session for a younger audience. You can decide which theme you would like to make up your day. We may be able to adapt our sessions for your specific needs, please discuss this when making your booking.
12 Days Wild
Take part in The Wildlife Trusts' 12 Days of Wild Christmas! We're encouraging everyone to spend 12 Days Wild this year, and get outdoors during the festive period. Sign up and we'll give you lots of advice and tips to help you to take part.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Staying Wild
Thank you so much for being part of 30 Days Wild this year. Together, we completed over 10 million Random Acts of Wildness; that’s 10 million little actions to help our wildlife!
It’s easy to bring a little bit of nature into your everyday life so Stay Wild with The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
And don't forget, because you took part in 30 Days Wild you'll also receive a FREE Garden Wildlife Guide if you join us before 19th November!
It’s easy to bring a little bit of nature into your everyday life so Stay Wild with The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
And don't forget, because you took part in 30 Days Wild you'll also receive a FREE Garden Wildlife Guide if you join us before 19th November!