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 […]
Raptors, or ‘birds of prey’ are one of the most charismatic and exciting groups of birds. Ten species have bred in recent years in Norfolk, with another four regular winter […]
Join us and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes at NWT Thorpe Marshes. The experts will be on hand to help you tell your boatman from your beetle larvae.
Led by our knowledgeable reserves team, this guided walk will take you through dunes, grazing marsh and grassland as we search for the fascinating flowers, plants and butterflies that thrive here. Along the way, you’ll discover how these special habitats are managed and learn how seasonal changes shape the wildlife you see. A highlight of […]
The talk by Annie Green-Armytage will cover the Norfolk saltmarsh and its inhabitants: its unexpected beauty, and its changing face through the seasons. It explores what this fragile ecosystem is and all it does for us, human and nonhuman, including Annie's own experience of its healing power as a natural landscape. It will also look […]
Scythes are a fantastic tool for managing small meadows. This workshop will teach you how to set-up, use and maintain a scythe, as well as covering some of the basics of meadow management. Wilder Community Workshops This workshop is part of a programme specially designed to support individuals, communities and groups acting for nature in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
