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.
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
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…
Sweet Briar Marshes over time
Our phased approach to improving habitats for wildlife and increasing biodiversity at Sweet Briar Marshes.
Autumn at Sweet Briar Marshes
Conservation updates from our Urban Nature Reserves Assistant, Sarah Wilde, this autumn at Sweet Briar Marshes.
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.
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.
Shared vision revealed for Norwich nature reserve
We have revealed the emerging long-term vision for our newest nature reserve, Sweet Briar Marshes.