Green elf cup
A beautiful, tiny fungus, green elf cup can be commonly found on the decomposing wood of deciduous trees in woods, parks and gardens.
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Identifying species
Ever wondered what that bird or mammal might be? These pages provide identification information and photos for some common UK species.
Rare Species Guardians
A collaborative project with volunteers helping to monitor and protect Bedfordshire’s rarest plant species at sites across the county.
Ruby elfcup
As its name suggests, the ruby elfcup is a bright red, cup-shaped fungus. It is widespread, but scarce, and can be found on fallen twigs and branches, particularly in areas with higher rainfall.…
Rare Species Guardians
This year a new project has been gathering pace in Bedfordshire, the Rare Species Guardians. The project aims to monitor and protect the rarest fauna and flora across the whole of Bedfordshire.…
Rare Species Guardians Project
Read about the Rare Species Guardians project, which has been running in partnership with Bedfordshire Natural History Society and The Greensand Trust
Cedar cup
This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!
When a 'new' species isn't news
Whether you call it a species or a subspecies, good conservation helps take care of both
Adopt a Species Half-price Membership T&C's
These terms and conditions govern The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Adopt a Species Half Price Membership Offer.
Invasive Non-native Species - protecting the biodiversity of our waterways
We are working hard to protect our native species from invasive non-native species including Himalayan balsam and American mink
My cup of tea
Filip likes to get stuck in – into waders, into water, into peat – out in nature. Having tried various careers, once Filip dipped his toe into the world of conservation he was hooked and knew he…