Ferns (ERCCIS Workshop)
Discover how to identify the species of fern that we find in Cornwall.
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Grasses (ERCCIS Workshop)
Discover how to identify the grass species that we find in Cornwall.
Environmental Records Centre
Cornwall Wildlife Trust hosts the Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS) - the central resource for wildlife and habitat information for the county.
Masterclass demystifies seafood sustainability
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s award winning Cornwall Good Seafood Guide is offering an exclusive ‘Seafood Sustainability Masterclasses’ to supporters. The courses have been trialled successfully on…
Rare Damselfly discovered on The Lizard
A species of damselfly thought to have never previously occurred in Cornwall has been discovered at a site near St Keverne on The Lizard peninsula. This has been verified by staff at Cornwall…
National Recognition for Cornwall’s Environmental Records Centre
The Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS), hosted by Cornwall Wildlife Trust has achieved the nationally accepted level of accreditation indicating it works to…
Will new legislation for agriculture reverse the decline of Cornwall’s wildlife?
Shocking new figures from the Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS), hosted by Cornwall Wildlife Trust, show a worrying decline in Cornwall’s wildlife. But…
Spring update from Looe Island, and some new faces on the island
An update from Looe Island Warden, Claire: volunteers, webcam updates, events, and of course, wildlife!
The mobile App that helps Cornish hedgehogs
An exciting new mobile app has just been launched that will make recording Cornish wildlife quick easy and fun. The ORKS App, created by ERCCIS; Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s wildlife records centre…
Wilderness Trail
Those looking for a day out exploring the rugged landscape of Cornwall will be right at home on the Wilderness Trail, an 8-mile (13 km) circuit around the heart of the reserve. The terrain can be challenging so suitable clothing and footwear is a must. Boardwalk is available in certain areas, but not the entire course of the trail.
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
My recovery plan
Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2014. After undergoing a life-saving operation and an intensive chemotherapy course, she is on the road to recovery.
Wildlife…