This exhibit shares the unexpected beauty of the Norfolk saltmarsh: its colour and form through the seasons, and the diversity of life connected with it. The saltmarsh is an increasingly rare ecosystem, fragile in the face of rising sea levels due to the climate crisis. This exhibition is an attempt to inspire the love and […]
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on workshop all about Crassula helmsii (also known as Australian swamp stonecrop or New Zealand pygmy weed)s - an invasive aquatic plant that can cause real trouble in our ponds and wetlands. NWT Crassula Officer Julia Mumford-Smith and Wilder Landscapes Adviser Ethne Clark - will guide you through what this […]
How do you decide if a pond is in good ecological condition or if it needs restoration work to enhance its value for wildlife? If a site has several ponds how would you prioritise which ponds to restore and which to leave? In this workshop you will learn a simple framework for surveying pond condition […]
Step into a landscape where history and nature intertwine. Once a 19th-century enclosure and a vital fuel allotment for the poor, it bears the marks of WWI military trenches and stands with a boundary of ancient oaks. Today, this remarkable site is a bio-diverse acid heathland, home to rare wildlife and the celebrated Hoe Bird […]
Three day course - Tuesdays 14, 28 July and 11 August: 10.30am - 3.30pm. Be inspired to write by what you find in the local landscape. Sessions will include a walk and the opportunity to write outside. You will also be offered the chance to join in a reading event and a display of a […]
Three day course - Tuesdays 14, 28 July and 11 August: 10.30am - 3.30pm. Be inspired to write by what you find in the local landscape. Sessions will include a walk and the opportunity to write outside. You will also be offered the chance to join in a reading event and a display of a […]
Step into the heart of nature with honorary warden Francis Farrow for an unforgettable summer stroll across the stunning landscapes of Beeston Common. Discover the hidden wonders of this special site as we wander through diverse habitats alive with colour and sound. Along the way, Francis will share fascinating insights into how this unique area […]
Join us for a different kind of walk as we invite you to take an evening stroll with us and our Introduction to the birds of Cley leader in a wonderful heathland habitat. This walk will take place at Kelling Heath where we will be on the hunt for nightjars.
In 2022, volunteers from the Hethersett Environmental Action Team (HEAT) transformed a derelict skate park into a thriving, wildlife-friendly community garden. The space now features raised beds, fruit trees and welcoming seating areas. Building on this success, a Community Tree Nursery was established in 2023 on the grounds of the Youth Club, just across the […]
Inspired by the wonder of the natural world, 'The Music of Trees' weaves together storytelling, woodland folklore and mythology with a suite of original compositions featuring Geoff's signature blend of classical, jazz, Celtic and Spanish influences. A master of the acoustic guitar with an intricate, richly harmonic style, Geoff has performed to audiences at venues […]
Visiting Stubbs Green, a County Wildlife Site for inspiration, we will look at this meadow teeming with life and talk you through the techniques needed to create and manage a meadow on your patch.
Join us as we delve in the hidden depths of a watery world. See what you can find and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be discovered in the dykes. The experts will be on hand to help you tell your boatman from your beetle larvae. Please note that this is a children's event […]
