Common pond skater
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
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Greater pond sedge
A tussocky sedge, Greater pond sedge has stout, upright flower spikes, strap-like leaves and triangular stems. It prefers lowland wetland habitats on heavy soils.
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Wildlife Watch Events
Forthcoming Wildlife Watch Events
Wildlife Patrons: Events
Our Wildlife Patrons have an exciting programme of events each year.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
The 15 Minute Garden Pond Challenge
Creating a pond is a great way to encourage wildlife to your garden including damsel and dragonflies, frogs, and newts. It could also become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs, and bats – the best natural garden pest controllers!
Beaver Reintroduction Consultation Events in Cornwall
Cornwall Wildlife Trust are hosting four wild beaver reintroduction consultation events across the Par and Fowey catchments during winter 2024/25.
News and Events from our Associated Groups
Read stories from local groups across Cornwall and find out how to get involved with their latest events.
Nine days of events and activities during summer holidays to celebrate Cornwall’s seas
Cornwall Wildlife Trust are celebrating National Marine Week this summer by running nine days packed with family-friendly events and activities to celebrate Cornwall’s seas.
Water company support exciting Wildlife Trust marine events from spring to autumn
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is delighted to invite you to an array of wonderful water-related wildlife events taking place during 2019, all supported by South West Water.
Ponds
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…