Meet Ella sharing the connection between folklore and the wild world Ella’s video is part of our series asking ordinary people what and why they love nature to normalise how to bring wildlife into your everyday life 🦋 #ChooseTheWildLife #Warwickshire

The average price for a pint of beer in the UK is £5.50. Our individual monthly membership is cheaper than having one drink on a night out at the weekend😇and doesn't come with a hangover. https://ow.ly/RVQf50ZnquW 📸 Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Calling all artists 🎨 The Sherbourne Valley Project are looking for an artist or creative team to design and install a permanent sculpture that celebrates the unique story of nature, heritage and community at Charterhouse. https://ow.ly/VSa750ZrRie

Meet Camala talking about how nature inspires her art Camala’s video is part of our series asking ordinary people what and why they love nature to normalise how to bring wildlife into your everyday life 🦋 #ChooseTheWildLife #Warwickshire

Fascinating flying ants 🐜 Tens of thousands of flying ants will take to the skies within a couple of days this summer. Read this blog and you’ll never see them in the same way again. https://ow.ly/Go5y50ZogYB 📸 Flying ants by Jon Hawkins

We are offering 6 FREE sessions exploring the 5 ways to wellbeing and nature connection in Kenilworth through crafts, land art, photography, and more. Secure your place before they go: https://ow.ly/ZR0j50ZocuN This event is organised by Kirsty, our Nature Connection Officer 🌳 📸 Kirsty Kawkes

In the height of summer, these are 5 simple actions that you could take to give wildlife a helping hand in hot weather 😎 Sometimes, it's hard to know where to start. For handy guides and informative articles, visit our website https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/actions

🎊 Calling families in CV1, CV3, CV5 & CV6 🎊 If you live in one of those postcode areas, we have a morning full of activities, exclusively just for you. For just £5 per family, try bug hunting, pond dipping and much more! 🦋 BOOKING ESSENTIAL: secure your family space now https://ow.ly/C5X950Znmjp

Our wildlife gallery this month is flapping with photos of butterflies and caterpillars from our supporters🐛 Turn your inbox wild by signing up to our Nature News! ✉️ https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/e-news 📸loganwalkerwildlife

We know that there are lots of reasons why nature isn't open to all 🦚 A narrow path or physical barriers make it tricky to visit So, we've compiled a helpful list of our nature reserves that accommodate for wheelchairs and pushchairs https://ow.ly/4LjW50ZlWLH

Zoe Quiroz Cullen, Head of Climate and International Policy at The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, explores why these heatwaves are happening and how nature can help us to adapt to a changing climate. Read the full article on our website blog 🔗 https://ow.ly/IsXo50ZniqG

There is a type of fungus that looks like an ear 🤯 The jelly ear fungus grows on dead and dying branches. It is often found on elder trees, but can sometimes be encountered on other species such as ash, beech and sycamore. It favours damp, shady spots and often grows in clusters. 📷 Kieran Morgan

It's Monday morning. It's a new week. ✨ How did you incorporate a little moment of nature into your weekend plans? Tell us in the comments 🪴 📷 Matthew Roberts

Have you ever seen a hare? You might if you look near open farmland, in grassland & at woodland edges. These incredible creatures can be seen across the UK, but are sadly declining. www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-explorer/mammals/brown-hare 📷 Simon Watts - Wild Presentations

Film Screening: People's Emergency Briefing ⏲️6:30-8:30 📅 Wed 29th July 📍Rother Street Arts House Please note: this particular event is externally organised so direct all event enquiries to the Stratford Environmental Alliance.

Are you looking to find ways to help wildlife this summer? Then take a look at our actions for some inspiration! There's plenty of ideas to choose from and simple steps to get you started. Let us know what you do! https://ow.ly/QSeq50ZjmxA 📷 Penny Dixie

Choosing the Wild Life is choosing our future. It's choosing to see nature not as scenery, but as the system that helps to keep us alive. Will you join us too and help to restore nature on your doorstep? www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/join

Do you know where your nearest nature reserve is? If you're looking for a day out in nature, then why not explore your local nature reserve and soak in the sights and sounds this summer. Find out where your nearest nature reserve is here: https://ow.ly/n0bN50Zjmo9 📷 WKWT

What's been spotted at Brandon Marsh? Garganey, redshank and little ringed plovers. Hummingbird hawk moths, black tailed skimmers and painted ladies! Summer is certainly providing a feast for the eyes. Have you visited yet? https://ow.ly/pPYg50ZjmaQ

Happy National Insect Week! 🐜🦗🐝 Choose the wild life this #30DaysWild and help these amazing pollinators thrive. Could you create a nectar café for your garden? 🌸 Heather, lavender, honeysuckle, ivy, or sunflowers would be an excellent choice for your buzzing buffet! 📷 Megan Lowe

Who can relate? Some days you just feel like a little dormouse 😇 📷Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

🔊 Sound on for unheard footage of wetland wildlife 🔊 Every parent can relate to this Great Crested Grebe 😂🙃 Donate now to our Wilder Water Appeal warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/wilder-waters-appeal

Is it time to upgrade your bins? Get a fresh view of nature with Opticron's range of binoculars and scopes! Chris from Opticron will be at Brandon Marsh on Saturday 20 June, 10am-3pm, offering expert advice and chance to try the range at our 92 hectare nature reserve. No booking required.

🔊 Sound on for unheard footage of wetland wildlife 🔊 Donate now to help create wilder riverbanks, remove invasive species, improve water quality and make more space for creatures like this eager otter. 🦦 warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/wilder-waters-appeal Video credit: Russell Savory 📹

It's Creature Count time! Will you look for ladybirds, survey for snails or browse for beetles this weekend? 🪲 Every record helps us protect local nature. There's still time to get involved - visit our website to sign up! https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/creaturecount

Say hello to Elizabeth, Marilyn, Winnie, and David 🦅 These names mark centenary celebrations with Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth 👑, Marilyn Monroe 🎞️, Winnie the Pooh 🍯, and Sir David Attenborough 🌏 https://ow.ly/Fa2R50ZanaU Thanks to all peregrine project partners 🙌

You only have a few hours left to vote on the peregrines' new names! Will you choose names themed on cakes, the weather, famous centenaries or from the rest of the shortlist? Make your choice at https://ow.ly/RiF450Z9X8R 📷 Martin Zubek

If you tell us what birds you see in your garden this weekend, you'll be taking part in Creature Count! Our annual challenge to record wildlife all over the county. Last year over 500 people took part. Could you spare 20 minutes to get involved? Visit https://ow.ly/xkFI50Z9rM7 📷 Colin Kinder

Time to pick your favourite names! 📥 The submissions are in. The project partners have shortlisted 6 options. It's now your turn to vote for your favourite names for this year's peregrine chicks. Vote closes at 10am on Thursday 11th June. www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/peregrine

Last Wednesday, over 30 salsa dancers took over the Piazza at the University of Warwick for our Wilder Waters Appeal! 🎶 Donate now to help us reach 50% of our target 💧 www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/wilder-waters-appeal