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…
Winter walk at Potter Heigham
Brush away the cobwebs by joining us for a morning walk.
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.
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Winter crafts for children
Come and join us for an afternoon of winter craft activities for children.
The drinker
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
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…
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
My dinner party
Niamh loves to feed the birds, so makes natural feeders out of pinecones and berries, to help them through the winter. She’ll tie this to a branch so that the birds can feast from it safely.
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.