Towns and gardens
The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than…
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Rush Pasture Habitats and their importance for water voles
Anyone who has taken a walk in the North Pennines in the early summer is bound to have encountered a calling lapwing or curlew circling up over patches of thick rush in amongst grazing stock – for…
Be wildlife savvy in the garden this summer!
With hot weather forecast for the region and gardeners reaching for their lawn mowers, Northumberland Wildlife Trust is urging everybody to check their green spaces before they begin mowing,…
Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust supports the launch of ‘Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature’ initiative
A new initiative is launched which pays tribute to His Majesty, King Charles III’s long-standing commitment to the natural world and the environment aptly titled Coronation Gardens for Food and…
Wildlife gardening
Northumberland Wildlife Trust - Wildlife Gardening
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
How to make a gravel garden for wildlife
Surfaced spaces needn't exclude wildlife! Gravel can often be the most wildlife-friendly solution for a particular area.
How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
How to start a wildlife garden from scratch
Use the blank canvas of your garden to make a home for wildlife.
Garden warbler
A plain-looking warbler, the garden warbler is a summer visitor to the UK. It is a shy bird and is most likely to be heard, rather than seen, in woodland and scrub habitats.