Rivers
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
peregrine falcon credit Bertie Gregory - Bertie Gregory/2020VISION
From otters to freshwater shrimps, all animals are dependant on an abundant and reliable supply of clean water. Rivers sustain the natural environment, wildlife and people in equal measure.
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Joint project with Hillingdon Council and Environment Agency helps improve wildlife habitats on the Yeading Brook
The river lamprey is a primitive, jawless fish, with a round, sucker-mouth which it uses to attach to other fish to feed from them. Adults live in the sea and return to freshwater to spawn.
Discover the history and ecology of this unique reserve that acts as a wildlife haven amongst the waterways of central London.
Guest blogger and Botanist-in-learning Amanda Tuke visits Croydon's Chapel Bank reserve in search of autumn flowers.
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
Drop in for free, fun, family nature activities at Walthamstow Wetlands.
Drop in for free, fun, family nature activities at Walthamstow Wetlands.
Drop in for free, fun, family nature activities at Walthamstow Wetlands.
Drop in for free, fun, family nature activities at Walthamstow Wetlands.