Sweet chestnut
The sweet chestnut is famous for its shiny brown fruits, or 'chestnuts', that are wrapped in a spiky, green casing and make a tasty winter treat. Look for this tree in woodlands in South…
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Horse chestnut
A tall, broad tree of woodlands, roadsides and parks, the introduced horse chestnut is familiar to many of us the 'conker' producing tree - its shiny, brown seeds appearing in their…
Sweet vernal-grass
Flowering in spring, the cylindrical, densely packed flower spikes of Sweet vernal-grass are easily spotted in a meadow. It also tastes of sweet vanilla and was once a favourite 'chewing…
Come and discover Sweet Briar Marshes!
We're delighted to be opening our new Norwich nature reserve this weekend and holding a series of free events.
Summer at Sweet Briar
Our ambassador, Nick Acheson, reflects on his guided walk at Sweet Briar Marshes.
Sweet Briar Marshes
Situated close to Norwich city centre, Sweet Briar Marshes is a special place, both as a relic of the wet meadows that once ran the entire length of the River Wensum, and as an easily accessible…
High-tech cows aid nature conservation at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes
Six rare breed cattle, sporting the latest in grazing technology, have been released at Norfolk Wildlife Trust's newest urban nature reserve to help with vital habitat management.
Sweet Briar Marshes over time
Our phased approach to improving habitats for wildlife and increasing biodiversity at Sweet Briar Marshes.
Sweet Briar Marshes: A shared vision
Norfolk Wildlife Trust used a collaborative approach to designing our Sweet Briar Marshes nature reserve, working with local communities, stakeholders and a landscape architect to develop a shared vision for the site.
Momentum grows for new Norwich nature reserve
Plans for our new city nature reserve, NWT Sweet Briar Marshes, are taking shape following the end of the first stage of community engagement.
Meet the Sweet Briar Marshes Team
We’re moving forward with exciting plans to transform NWT Sweet Briar Marshes into a new wild space for the people of Norwich and beyond. As part of these plans, we had to get some brilliant…
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Autumn stargazing
Join us on this introduction to the night sky at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes