Mathew Frith obituary
We are deeply saddened to share that our dear colleague and friend, Mathew Frith, passed away in August 2025 at the age of 64. One of the formative figures of London Wildlife Trust in the late…
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London Wildlife Trust is sad to announce the passing of Mathew Frith
It is with the deepest sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and colleague, Mathew Frith (Director of Research), has passed away after a long illness. Mathew was, in many ways, the…
Stag Beetle Campaign
You can help save London’s stunning stag beetles
Stag beetle
Famous for its fearsome jaws, the stag beetle does not have the bite to match. Look for it in woods, parks and gardens in South East England in summer. Males display their massive jaws to attract…
Lesser stag beetle
The lesser stag beetle may be smaller than its famous cousin, but it is still a large beetle with large jaws. It can be seen in woods, parks and hedgerows during summer, and depends on dead wood…
My night club
Ania and Becky know that wildlife can be found in unexpected places at unusual times, and surveying bats in the centre of Taunton at night is nothing out of the ordinary for them.
My opening night
In the drama of the open spaces around her, Emily can play the role of a lifetime. She knows the wildlife of the nature reserve as intimately as Yorick knew Hamlet, and with an audience of birds,…
Mother Shipton
This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.
Marvellous moths and why they matter?
When we think of wildlife in London, our minds often conjure images of creatures like squirrels, foxes, and pigeons. However, there is a group of insects that are often overlooked despite their…
Senses of spring: sights of spring
The first sights of spring bring a joyful splash of colour and life to the gloomy landscape of the colder months. We welcome these signs of new life and the message they bring, that warmer weather and longer days are just around the corner.
Seeking the wild lights of London
The glow-worm (a light-emitting beetle) is one of Britain’s most remarkable and yet mysterious insects which has enchanted people for generations. However, surveys and anecdotal evidence suggest that numbers of glow-worm are in sharp decline in London (and other parts of Britain). In some areas, numbers appear to be so low that they could become extinct in the capital. Therefore, we are appealing for people to keep an eye out for glow-worms to help us get a better understanding of their whereabouts in London.
The Nature of Light: an anthology
Below are the ultra-short Thumbnail Nature pieces from a workshop on 19th June 2021 which I co-led with the wonderful Chantelle Lindsay, Great North Wood project officer. The quality of output…