The Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is a beautiful purple flowering plant that is from the buttercup family. It would have been widespread in England until changes to farming techniques in the 18th& 19th Century.   It now naturally occurs in 18 Continue reading →

If you grow Valerian or Buddleia you will almost certainly have had the pleasure of seeing a beautiful little moth in your garden, which, with Continue reading →

St. Mary’s churchyard in the Spring,
Full of flowers and birds that sing.
Gladdens hearts and brings out smiles,
Visitors come from miles and miles,

A colourful carpet to behold,
Yellows, purple and bright gold.
There are soft pinks, and Continue reading →

Close to the village of Ufford is a National Nature Reserve called Castor Hanglands.

Castor Hanglands covers 90 hectares and has four distinct habitats: Continue reading →

Barnack Hills and Holes National Nature Reserve is recognised today as one of the most important places in Europe for its wild flowers. The hummocky grassland of this abandoned limestone quarry supports over 300 species of plant, including eight species of orchid.

It is especially famous for the Pasque flower, a purple anemone that blooms in large numbers in spring. The site only became a Nature Reserve in 1976, so when did the area first attract notice for its wild flowers?

The answer might be further back than you think …

– an update on the 2011 projects

“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower” Hans Christian Anderson

The Schools` Butterfly Competition was a great success.   We really enjoyed looking at Continue reading →

 – an update on the 2011 projects

“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower”

Hans Christian Anderson

The Schools` Butterfly Competition was a great success.   We really enjoyed Continue reading →

Anyone can enjoy butterflies and record them.  You do not have to be an expert.

Our overall aim is to continue to create wildlife corridors within and between our villages.   By improving habitats we can increase the Continue reading →