Ground-ivy
Despite its name, Ground-ivy is actually a member of the dead-nettle family. It is a clump-forming, aromatic plant that likes woodlands, hedgerows and damp places.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
My wellbeing
My wild life started before I was old enough to walk, being regularly taken by my mother across the Epsom Downs to enjoy fresh air. Moving to rural Staffordshire aged 3, I was incredibly lucky to…
At our allotment
Allotments can be great places to see wildlife!
Water dock
As its name suggests, Water dock likes damp places, such as the egdes of canals, ponds and rivers. It is a tall plant with large, greenish flower spikes.
Netted dog whelk
A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!
About us
Wildlife Watch is the junior arm of The Wildlife Trusts. Passionate about all things wild, Wildlife Watch provides kids with information about UK wildlife and provides advice and inspiration of things to do to help.
My big adventure
Poppy plays with molehills, watches deer and birds, and nestles in the trunks of ancient trees to get in touch with her roots. Poppy's father was an inspirational Restoration Officer at the…
Hemlock
A notoriously poisonous plant, hemlock produces umbrella-like clusters of white flowers in summer. It can be found in damp places, such as ditches, riverbanks and waste ground.
Red gurnard
This brightly coloured and easily recognizable fish is one of three gurnard species found in UK seas. Collectively, gurnards are known as sea robins.
Common centaury
A low-growing plant of sand dunes, heaths and grassy places, Common centaury is in bloom over summer. Look for clusters of pretty, pink, five-petalled flowers.
T-shirt Design Competition: Nature Connection
We’re celebrating the beauty and power of being close to nature during 30 Days Wild with a T-shirt design competition! Whether you’re inspired by the peaceful serenity of woodlands, the wild power of the sea, or the simple magic of a starry sky—this is your chance to showcase your love for the natural world and the wildlife that inhabits it!
Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.