Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!
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Respect our Basking sharks!
Thanks to a spell of calm weather and long days, Cornwall’s seas are teaming with plankton which in turn has brought basking sharks to our waters.
Mounts Bay Marine Trail
Journey along the Mounts Bay Marine Trail and explore the iconic coast path through Newlyn, Penzance and Marazion. Discover the interactive features and find out about the history, wildlife and stories of the bay.
Nature in Lockdown - reflections of Marine Team member, Abby Crosby
Abby is a Marine Conservation Officer at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. She leads various projects within our Living Seas Team, including our Marine Strandings work and Your Shore Beach Rangers. In this…
Nature Explorers
Connect with Nature on our nature reserve and join us for bushcraft and nature crafts as we experience all Autumn has to offer.
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Nature Trails
Nature Trails
Nextdoor Nature
Do you want to join others and take action for nature in your local area?
Nextdoor Nature is a new Cornwall Wildlife Trust project that aims to inspire and empower people to take action for nature and wildlife.
Nextdoor Nature is a new Cornwall Wildlife Trust project that aims to inspire and empower people to take action for nature and wildlife.
Attack on nature at Rosenannon Downs nature reserve
Arson attack burns around a quarter of Cornwall Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
Building with Nature
Cornwall Environmental Consultants now offers developments the ability to achieve a new benchmark for the design and maintenance of green infrastructure, in housing and commercial development. Building with Nature has been designed to support the creation of high-quality green infrastructure throughout the planning and development process. Green infrastructure includes parks, play areas, nature reserves, and street trees, as well as rivers, ponds and other water features.
Nature After Dark
Experience Nature after Dark and join us for an evening in the woods. We will discuss nocturnal species and have a go at activities such as whittling and lighting fires.
Looe Island Nature Reserve
Looe Island is a marine nature reserve and the waters around it are teaming with life. The island provides a quiet haven for wildlife, with a variety of habitats.