Heather
Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
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Bell heather
Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.
Rosy feather star
Another member of the echinoderm phylum, feather stars share some characteristics with true starfish, but also have their very own intriguing adaptations and behaviours, which make them a…
Help wildlife in the hot weather
Help wildlife in hot weather and lend a helping hand. Keep your watering stations topped up with water, and let some of your garden grow wild to provide shade for animals.
Teach Nature
The Species Survival Fund project worked with schools and youth groups in the Mid Cornwall area from August 2024 to February 2026. Although this project has now finished, you can find resources and inspiration to run your own sessions here.
Beaches and strandlines
Skip the town beach and find an untamed shore to explore. Wild sand and shingle beaches are great places to see the variety of natural habitats and the amazing force of the elements that help…
Twelfth Open Gardens season a huge success, despite the weather
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Open Gardens programme showcases some of Cornwall’s best wildlife-friendly gardens to members of the public. With a common theme of providing a home for wildlife, the…
Hundreds of stranded puffins washing up on Cornwall's beaches
Hundreds of dead and dying seabirds - particularly puffins - are washing up on Cornwall's beaches in the wake of the recent stormy weather.
State of UK Climate Report finds weather extremes now the norm in the UK
New report released today makes for stark reading. Ambitious action must be taken to tackle the dual nature and climate crisis
Countless mysterious sea creatures washed up on Cornwall’s beaches
During the first half of May, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has received many reports from members of the public who have found huge numbers of alien-looking blue creatures stranded on Cornwall’s…
Seven year high for strandings of whales, dolphins and porpoises on UK beaches
A total of 4,896 harbour porpoises, dolphins and whales (cetaceans) were reported washed up on UK shorelines between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2017, according to a seven-year review published…
Protecting Cornwall’s seas – Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine review for 2019
2019 saw plenty of positive wildlife activity in Cornwall’s seas but there is much to be done to give marine life the best chance to thrive. Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation team…