Wildlife & walks

In this issue, Ed Andrews gets to grip with a special species of dragonfly. The stretch of river that flows through Severn Valley Country Park

We seem to have avoided the worst excesses of winter, and warmer weather is upon us. Make the most of the sunshine by joining a

The team behind the hugely popular annual Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival are warming up for a weekend of wonderful walks. The 2019 festival runs from

The Spring Equinox falls on Wednesday 20 March this year – and that means the season’s definitely on the change. Get out and about on

For Ed Andrews, news of a rare tree in a wood near Broseley led to a magical encounter. This story starts with an email from

Edward Andrews finds that ‘beetle mania’ is alive and well… In November 2018, it was revealed that archaeologists working in Egypt had discovered a collection

In this issue, Ed Andrews takes to the waters of the mighty Severn to experience nature from a different angle. Ironbridge Coracle Regatta takes place

Our wildlife expert Edward Andrews MSc shares some fascinating facts about one of our best-loved birds of prey.   A large ash tree with a spreading

At this time of year there’s a beautiful palette of colours waiting to be discovered across the breathtaking Shropshire countryside. From bracing hikes over windswept moorland

Walking in Shropshire is rewarding for all ages and abilities, with its stunning geography, geology, and wildlife. We’ve compiled our list of local walks and

Ed Andrews ventures underground to explore a real ‘batcave’ At the bottom of a steep bramble-covered bank, tucked in the corner of a long-forgotten field

We’re looking forward to the brighter months ahead following the spring equinox on 20 March – this will mean the welcome return of blossoming trees,

The grey clouds are heavy with rain. When the gods of winter weep, their icy tears sting the skin and soak the ground. Fields are

A New Year is a great opportunity to get motivated – so with that in mind, why not join a walking club? And this is

There may be a slight chill in the air but that’s no reason not to get outside – tempting though it is to take a

Ed Andrews gets up close and personal with one of our most fascinating creatures – the spider. Spider silk is the strongest natural fibre ever

Ed Andrews takes us on a quest deep into the hills to monitor the plight of Shropshire’s ground-nesting birds. Of all the Shropshire landscapes, the