Amwell
Once a gravel pit, today a haven bustling with wildlife all year round.
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Amwell habitat creation
Amwell Nature Reserve forms part of the Lea Valley Special Protection Area (SPA) and is internationally important on account of the wintering gadwall, shoveler and bitterns. It also forms part of the Lee Valley Regional Park. In an effort to ensure a fully co-ordinated approach to managing the reserve and surrounding area of the Lea Valley, the Trust is working with a diverse partnership of organisations and landowners.
Pigs fly in to Amwell Nature Reserve
A team of pigs will be helping us keep Amwell Nature Reserve in shape this winter.
Volunteer Livestock Checker - Amwell
This position has now been filled. Have a look at our other volunteer opportunities.
Flagship Nature Project Shows People-Power Dramatically Helps Communities and Wildlife
A celebration of the end of Nextdoor Nature project, which has enabled the Trust to work more closely with our local communities over the past two years and has brought about some great successes…
Mangaging the Vital Reedbed Habitat at Amwell Nature Reserve
Dan Townsend explains the practicalities of managing one of our most precious wild spaces and how that benefits wildlife.
Caring for Carex! Securing the future of critically endangered Scarce Tufted-sedge
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce a new flagship project, made possible with funding awarded by Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme.
Ashwell Quarry and Quarry Springs
A disused quarry which supports varied chalk grassland species including orchids.
Rare Wading Birds Breeding In Hertfordshire
Breeding pairs of little ringed plovers, rare wading birds, have been sighted at Amwell Nature Reserve and Panshanger Park.
Nature for health and well-being
Spending time in nature makes us happier and healthier.
Two Walks Exploring the Sights, Sounds and Smells of Old Park Wood
Enjoy a walk at Old Park Wood Nature Reserve with fascinating insights from Reserves Officer, Anna Daniels. Old Park Wood is a joy to visit in springtime with its stunning display of Bluebells.…
Black horehound
The pungent, rotten smell of Black Horehound makes this medium-sized plant of waste ground and roadside verges stand out from the crowd.