Online events during lockdown
Our usual walk and talk events programme is currently on hold, but we have an exciting and diverse range of online events planned for the summer.
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Shrewsbury green network under threat
Shropshire Wildlife Trust has formally objected to a proposal to build 52 houses on a designated Wildlife Site at Radbrook Fields, Shrewsbury.
Losing Shrewsbury's last green corridor
It is deeply disappointing, but not surprising, that Shropshire Council’s planning committee have voted by the narrowest of majorities to go ahead with the North West Relief Road. SWT submitted a…
Shrewsbury Branch
Shrewsbury Branch run a number of talks, guided walks and other activities throughout the year.
Green Sandpiper
The green sandpiper is a very rare breeding bird in the UK, and is mainly seen on migration in autumn. Look out for it feeding around marshes, flooded gravel pits and rivers. It even likes sewage…
Green hairstreak
The green hairstreak is the UK's only green butterfly. Look out for the vibrant, metallic sheen of the undersides of its wings on grassland and moorland, and along woodland rides.
Green woodpecker
The laughing 'yaffle' call of the green woodpecker can be heard in our woodlands, parks and gardens. Look out for it hopping about your lawn, searching for ants to eat.
Shrewsbury North West Relief Road
Plans for a "relief" road across the countryside of north Shrewsbury would have serious effects on the landscape.
Common green lacewing
The common green lacewing is a lime green, delicate insect, with translucent, intricately veined wings. It is common in gardens and parks, where it helps to control aphid pests.
Green tiger beetle
A ferocious and agile predator, the green tiger beetle hunts spiders, ants and caterpillars on heaths, grasslands and sand dunes. It is one of our fastest insects and a dazzling metallic green…
Dark green fritillary
The dark green fritillary is actually an orange butterfly with black spots. It gets its name from the dark green hue to the undersides of its hindwings. A strong flier, it can be seen on open,…
Green sea urchin
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.