Wetlands
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…
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£210,000 boost for west Norfolk's wetland wildlife
Norfolk Wildlife Trust opens the new year with an exciting new project making vital improvements to rare wildlife-rich wetlands near Kings Lynn.
There could be 'catastrophic damage' to nature if Wash Barrier plans go ahead
Alongside a variety of other conservation charities, we are warning of catastrophic damage to one of the UK's most important wetlands ahead of a public meeting in Hunstanton to discuss a…
Population of UK's tallest bird hits record-breaking high
The population of Common Cranes, the UK's tallest bird, has hit a record high according to the latest breeding survey results.
Broadland Local Group
Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Broadland Local Group promotes and protects wildlife in Britain's largest protected wetland. They meet informally throughout the year for talks, walks, conservation work, and social events.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work, and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
From learning more about our amazing natural heritage, to taking part in conservation work, and fundraising for the future – joining a Local Group provides invaluable support for Norfolk's wildlife.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Sue Welfare - Edgelands: Wetland and shoreland birds
Come and browse prints by Sue Welfare. Sue is primarily a linocut printmaker and gathers inspiration from the East Anglia’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…
Wild strawberry
The Wild strawberry produces miniature, edible versions of the juicy red fruits we so enjoy. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come along to a Wildlife…
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.
Wild thyme
The delightful fragrance of wild thyme can punctuate a summer walk over a chalk grassland. It forms low-growing mats with dense clusters of purple-pink flowers.
Wild privet
Wild privet is a shrub of hedgerows, woodlands and scrub, but is also a popular garden-hedge plant. It has white flowers in summer and matt-black berries in winter that are very poisonous.