Identify UK snakes
Grass snake or adder? The UK has three species of grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Want to know how to identify British snakes? Read our guide to work out what snake you've spotted.
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Snake's-head fritillary
The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be…
Healthy rivers for people and wildlife
Representatives from Durham Wildlife Trust were joined by some members of the Women’s Institute over the weekend for an event at Cox Green to promote healthy rivers.
Reaching people in your community
How to get the word out about your group or your project, and connect with people in your community.
Grass snake
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
Smooth snake
The rare smooth snake can only be found at a few heathland sites in the UK. It looks a bit like an adder, but lacks the distinctive zig-zag pattern along its back.
Dogs and nature
The UK is a nation of both dog and nature lovers, but how can we balance both?
Young people STEPFWRD to try new activities and opportunities
STEPFWRD is an online portal through which young people across the area can access extra-curricular activities to support their personal development. Enrichment Manager, Dorinda Kealoha, shares…
Speaking to councils, councillors and people in authority
Speaking to people in authority can be daunting, but knowing how to speak to people like councillors is a valuable skill that can benefit your community.
Challenging systems that discriminate - and bringing people together
As we come to the end of National Inclusion Week, The Wildlife Trusts’ Naftal Zinyemba shares what being labelled as ‘woke’ means to him.
White-legged snake millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the White-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…
Revealing Reptiles Grass Snake
A slender bodied snake reaching 100 cm though usually less.