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Spring has sprung
After a dreary winter, pops of colour begin to appear in parks and gardens up and down the county. Soon after, the tentative sound of birdsong builds to a dramatic symphony of voices that…
Chiltern gentian
Considered to be one of the prettiest gentians, the Chiltern gentian is a rare plant in the UK. It likes chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming from August.
Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
Spring Membership Offer 2024
Lemsford Springs
A fascinating array of habitats: shallow spring-fed lagoons, marsh, willow woodland, hedgerow and meadow – fantastic for winter birdwatching.
Festival of Wildlife 2018
Over 1,200 people came together on Saturday 27th July to celebrate the wildlife of Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
Local hedgehog events raise awareness and funds for wildlife
A partnership project between the Trust and Harpenden-based Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary has raised more than £1,300 for wildlife and helped spread awareness about the risks facing hedgehogs…
New residents at Lemsford Springs
A pair of kestrels have settled in one of the nest boxes at our Lemsford Springs Nature Reserve.
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Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
Herts residents invited to join tree planting events at Panshanger Park
Local residents are being encouraged to get digging at a series of tree planting days, as part of Panshanger Park’s contribution to the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.