Many more Leicester residents can now keep track of what wildlife has been seen in your area and where to find it on our newest parish/ward pages. More...

This year Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is giving away 27,000 trees to local residents as part of their response to the climate emergency. More...

South American weevils on the River Soar are helping to eradicate Floating Pennywort. More...

Peter Smith writes about the participation of Cropston in the County Council/Parish Council verges biodiversity trial. More...

We're quickly moving into the most productive time of year for leaf-mining. If you've not given it a go, why not try to add a few dots to maps? More...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peter Smith writes: 

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

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hP2c6Tebpkk 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...