Meadows Video

Offered by NatureSpot on behalf of Leicestershire County Council by David Nicholls: https://youtu.be/ks5qE5s7Eig

Jersey Cudweed

Jersey Cudweed has just arrived in Leicester. Keep your eyes open, it may be coming to your local pavement soon. More...

Caloptilia semifascia

Mark Skevington has formally taken on the VC55 County Moth Recorder. More...

August Mammal Spotters Competition

August is the start of the Mammal Spotters Competition across Leicestershire & Rutland. More...

Grasses

NatureSpot continues to support Leicestershire County Council and Parish Councils to develop the environmental value of their road verges. More...

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Motivation

New research examines what motivates people to record wildlife. More...

Weather Warning

It may not have escaped your notice that it's hot. We need you to take urgent action. More...

Wildlife on Verges

Offered by NatureSpot on behalf of Leicestershire County Council by David Nicholls: https://youtu.be/hHY-z_n5Gmg

Verge

Should you record plants growing in gardens, allotments, parks, etc? Well, yes and no. More...

Ectoedemia louisella

Can you become a moth detective and help us improve our knowledge of an uncommon(?) species? More...

Targeting Revisits

Wondering where to go on a day out? Here's an idea. More...

Identify - Birds and Butterflies

Part of the 100 species Challenge for the Saving the Saffron Brook Project: https://youtu.be/ivoXvJj9maE

Bank Vole

Naturespot and the Leicestershire & Rutland Mammal Group are joining forces with the Wildlife Trust to promote their 30 Days Wild campaign - with an emphasis on mammals.  More...

Bringing Nature Back

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust have published their strategy 2030 "Bringing Nature Back". The Strategy includes three strategic goals. More... 

verge

Free places are available on two training courses over the next two weeks - identifying wildflowers and grasses on verges, both led by local expert Russell Parry. More details

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Leicestershire and Rutland

A new report updates the status & distribution of all species of dragonfly & damselfly across Leicestershire & Rutland. More...

Skippers

Two of our most threatened butterflies need your help. More...

hedge

Free places are available to Leicestershire residents. Learn to identify all of the common shrubs found in Leicestershire hedges. An illustrated key will be provided and you will learn how to use it. You will also be given an introduction to hedge management and the best techniques to maximise the benefit to wildlife.

Spring Wildflowers

Part of the 100 species Challenge for the Saving the Saffron Brook Project: https://youtu.be/tKDlPktoYbI