Letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93% and attract a wider range of species, according to new research from leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.

Ahead of World Curlew Day on 21 April, Yorkshire Dales environmental campaigning charity, Friends of the Dales hosted a successful awareness raising event about the plight of the critically endangered curlew at Malham.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is appealing for support to restore and protect Ingleborough’s nationally-important limestone grasslands and limestone pavements, and the unique flowers and plants found there.

The Critically Endangered Glutinous Snail has found a new home at Askham Bryan Wildlife Park, based on the outskirts of York, in a bid to breed and save the species from extinction. During March 2024, staff at Askham Bryan made the journey to Snowdonia National Park in Wales, where this species of snail can only be found in one Lake – Llyn Tegid.

A new badger watching hide and wildlife experience, designed to enable visitors to get up close and learn more about these beautiful creatures, as well as the threats they face, opens today at Wild Haweswater, near Penrith in the Lake District.

The perfect garden lawn is practical to use, lovely to look at and an asset to your home. Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your lawn after the winter months so it can flourish all year round and make your neighbours green with envy! The British Garden Centres team take you through the main lawn care tips for spring so you can have a lush green garden all summer long.

The first full moon of the spring season is the Worm Moon which will reach its peak on Monday 25 March but it should be visible in the night sky for a couple of days either side.

Today, World Water Day 2024 calls us to action, to unite around the theme of 'Water for Peace' and to leverage water as a tool for building a more stable, peaceful world. Access to drinking-water is a human right, but when water is scarce or polluted, or when people have unequal or no access, tensions can rise. This underscores the need to harness the cooperative power of water.

During the warm summer months, gardens in full bloom are a sight to behold. If you're looking to add vibrant colours to your outdoor space, planting summer bulbs that will come back year after year is a great option. Whether you prefer bold and bright blooms or delicate and fragrant flowers, there's a summer bulb out there for you.

Whether you’re a dog walker by profession or a loving dog owner, avoiding plants that could harm your pets during your springtime walk is a must. Not only can your pet eating a toxic plant be concerning, but it can also be costly, with the national vet spending jumping from 4 billion to over 5.3 billion in 2022.

Our nature photographer, Jessica Moses, has been to Askham Bryan College Wildlife & Conservation Park to photograph the Great Tits.

This spring, leading wildlife conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers across the UK to take part in its popular annual Living with Mammals survey, in a bid to track changes in our wildlife.