Go on a minibeast hunt at Lackford Lakes!
Summer has definitely arrived at Lackford Lakes and the reserve is literally buzzing with excitement. It is a great time of year to go on a minibeast hunt with so many invertebrates calling…
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Twilight Safari
Explore Lackford Lakes as the sun sets
What is Biodiversity Net Gain?
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach designed to leave biodiversity in a measurably better state after development.
Purple topshell
Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!
Mini-beast hunting, mud painting and mystery bones on the Suffolk coast
Hello everyone, my name is Jenny Lawton and I have the honour of being the Wild Learning Intern for the Coast, this means I get to visit all of Suffolk's stunning beaches and explore all…
Flat-backed millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
What's on this Christmas
Wrap up warm and enjoy our range of Christmas events, festive workshops, and seasonal activites at our nature reserves and in local green spaces.
My VIP pass
With her waterproof map on her wrist, Heather doesn’t have to splash out to go on safari. She gets exclusive access to Kimmeridge Bay’s secret world of ever-changing marine wildlife.
Brown centipede
A regular in gardens, hunting around compost heaps and under stones, the brown centipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has 15 pairs of legs - one on each segment of its body.
White-legged snake millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the white-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…
Change what you eat
Eat more plant-based foods, reduce your food waste and buy local produce to shrink your environmental footprint.