Loynton Moss
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Family events
Find out more about our exciting events programme for families
It’s got form: Staffordshire’s fastest land mammal
Just how fast can hares go? And what’s the logic behind the saying Mad as March hare? If you’ve ever wondered what the answers are to these questions, then read on.
Family events programme to resume this May half-term
Staffordshire’s largest nature conservation charity is set to resume its family events across the county.
Ordinary moss
Ordinary moss is very common in gardens and woodlands. moss provides shelter for many minibeasts, so encourage it to grow in your garden by providing logs, stone piles and untidy areas.
Local Groups - events/meetings cancelled due to Coronavirus
As a result of the coronavirus and Government advice, a number of our Local Group events have been cancelled or postponed.
Find out more below
Events and filming on our Nature Reserves
We get many enquiries from people wanting to use our land for various activities throughout the year. Whilst we try to be as supportive as possible there are sometimes reasons that we cannot give permission.
Craddocks Moss
Craddocks Moss is a precious site we were able to buy in 2019 after the generous donations of supporters. This site is being turned into an oasis for wildlife and is an essential link for nature's recovery in Staffordshire.
Marsh hair moss
The marsh hair moss is the largest moss in the UK. Look out for it in damp woodland and on boggy heathlands where it forms large, green and spikey 'cushions'.
Sphagnum moss
Sphagnum mosses carpet the ground with colour on our marshes, heaths and moors. They play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs: by storing water in their spongy forms, they prevent the decay…
Nature events for youngsters set to make a return
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are set to reopen some of their popular sessions to help young people get closer to nature this Easter.
Small tortoiseshell
The pretty small tortoiseshell is a familiar garden visitor that can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells. Overwintering adults may find resting spots in sheds, garages or…