Growing up I never thought I would be able to spend much time on our astonishing mosslands, between Wigan and Salford.

We have received some incredible entries this month all under June’s theme of Butterflies and Moths!

By ripping up that paving and laying a new lawn you might that think that you are doing your bit for nature, but if that turf has been grown on peat then you could be doing more harm than good.…

We have seen some incredible wildlife across our nature reserves this June!

Lancashire’s peatlands are home to a myriad of amazing plants and animals, including the weird and wonderful carnivorous sundew. Not only one of our favourite plants, but also the symbol of the…

During summer it’s incredibly important to support our local wildlife where we can. Long periods of drought can cause dehydration and can lead to plants drying out, meaning less pollen and nectar…

Our region is jam packed with wonderful peat bogs, but sometimes these amazing habitats can be overlooked and misunderstood as boring, flat, desolate wastelands. But a visit to Winmarleigh Moss…

Wildfires pose a serious risk to our precious peatlands, the wonderful wildlife that calls them home, and the people that love them.

Spring Blooms was the theme for May’s photography competition and our incredible photographers did not disappoint!

Last year we spoke to a number of peat-free growers about making peat-free plants a reality. With the announcement of a ban on the use of peat in commercial horticulture from 2026, how have things…