Environmental DNA Pilot
My Wild City Project Officer, Cris, shares the results of an exciting species recording pilot in Manchester - using DNA samples to monitor wildlife diversity in ponds.
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Fascinating facts about swifts and how you can help them
How well do you know the UK’s swifts? Here are some fascinating facts about our swooping summer visitors.
Local nursery group give Manchester's wildlife a helping hand
Broadhurst Community Centre's Nursery group have been very busy bees!
Winter gardening for wildlife
Do you have an urban oasis? Could you become a potted champion? This is your winter gardening guide to bring nature right to your doorstep.
Why is leaf litter so important for wildlife?
Autumn is here and the leaves are beginning to fall but what’s hiding just beneath that crispy, crunchy surface and why is leaf litter so important?
What to plant in autumn
Brighten up the colder months with some autumn planting for wildlife. My Wild City Project Officer, Hilary, is here to tell you how...
Five aquatic carnivores to rival Jaws
These pond predators don't mess about!
Can nature help with our mental health?
Can nature help with our mental health? Youth Council member, Kirstie, shares her story.
Creating wild neighbourhoods
Conserving wild spaces for nature has been the leading way to protect biodiversity for hundreds of years. While the idea of keeping nature safe in pockets of greenery is an attractive one,…
Designing a garden for wildlife in Withington
Felicity Paris has been transforming her garden in Withington for wildlife for the last five-years. In this blog she shares what she has been up to and how local wildlife has benefitted.