Lunt Meadows is best known as a wetland nature reserve, but it has another extremely important function: to protect nearby communities from the devasting effects of flooding.

As we drift into autumn so many wildlife spectacles await us, none more so than amazing birds of prey soaring above our nature reserves in Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside.

Aspiring archaeologists from the Museum of Liverpool Emerging Archaeologist programme have been developing their skills at Lunt Meadows

Molly Toal meets the new cattle living on Lunt Meadows and explains why they're beneficial for the nature reserve.

Our trainee, Emma talks about the changes that spring brings to Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve and how the abundance of growth and new life would have been important to our Mesolithic predecessors.…

Communications and Engagement Officer Molly Toal discusses how barn owls hunt and shares tips to increase your chances of seeing these amazing birds in the wild.

Dogs played a central role in our history - and they're still a vitally important part of our conservation work today.

Why are hedges so important? Lunt Meadows Heritage and Conservation Trainee, Amy Birtles, explains what hedge-laying is and why it's so great for wildlife.

With the arrival of a new compost toilet at Lunt Meadows, guest blogger Kassy Price delves into the mucky history of the compost toilet, and their benefits.