False Ladybird (Endomychus coccineus) found by Tom Weaver sunning itself on his car roof in the staff car park at work. Saltwells NNR, Dudley. EcoRecord

The Ivy Bees that nested in the banks of the ponds behind the wardens base have started to emerge 😁. Saltwells NNR, Dudley. EcoRecord DudleyNatureReserves

It's been years since Toads have been recorded on site but this little guy made an appearance today whilst we were working on the wet meadow in the Claypit 😁. Saltwells NNR, Dudley DudleyNatureReserves EcoRecord

Our Autumnal Time 2 Breathe walks continue with a visit to Leasowes Nature Reserve this month where we'll be looking for some interesting fungi 🍄 We hope to see you there 💚 Discover Dudley

We would like to issue a huge congratulations to the Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve Friends Of Saltwells Nature Reserve for receiving The Kings Award for Voluntary Service. Its a real testament to their hard work and dedication and everyone at Dudley MBC is incredibly proud of them

Had a lot of fun building up some new bug hotels at work today DudleyNatureReserves

Blue Monday is often regarded as the most depressing day of the year, with it being associated with feelings of sadness, low motivation and a lack of energy. Therefore we're kicking away the January blues with a wellbeing day at Saltwells National Nature Reserve. Friends Of Saltwells Nature Reserve

Don't forget it's time to grab your antidote for Blue Monday 💙 Join us at Saltwells Nature Reserve between 10-2 for wellbeing activities throughout the day ❄️ Friends Of Saltwells Nature Reserve

Dudley Countryside Team and The King's Trust will be delivering a two week programme for young people aged 18 -30 looking to start a career in conservation. The programme will run from 24th Feb to 7th March. For further information please email [email protected]

We're heading to Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve for our February Time 2 Breathe walk. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us so we can explore the fascinating geology the site has to offer. We hope to see you there 💚

Lets hope Spring is in full flourish on our next Time 2 Breathe walk in March 🌸🌱 especially as we are visiting a new location to Bumble Hole Nature Reserve. We hope to see you there 💚 Discover Dudley

Only a week to go until our big Celebration The King's Award . Have you booked your place? We still have a few seats available eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebration-… Bham City Council Coventry City Council Dudley Council Sandwell Council Solihull Council Walsall Council Wolves Council

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Now is a great time of year to look out for Wood anemone across all of the nature reserves in Dudley borough. Wood anemone flowers early in spring making the most of dappled light conditions that reach the woodland floor. Please share any of your Wood anemone photos with us

Its a bumper edition of Time 2 Breathe this month! Perfect time to participate in the City Nature Challenge for Birmingham & Black Country, and we are also supporting the National Autistic Society as part of National Autism Acceptance Month 🌿💙 Discover Dudley

Hedgerows laid over winter are now coming back into leaf and providing vital habitat for wildlife across Dudley Council Discover Dudley NE_WestMids

Today is the first day of City Nature Challenge 2025, an event looking to record nature sightings across Dudley borough. Follow the link below to join iNaturalist and help record wildlife in Dudley inaturalist.org/.../city-natur…

Join us for our Time 2 Breathe walk at Barrow Hill Local Nature Reserve at the end of May for a wellness walk exploring the extinct volcano. We hope to see you there 🌿💚 Discover Dudley

We'll be exploring the wildflowers of Wrens Nest's grasslands at the end of this month for our Time 2 Breathe walk. We hope to see you there 💚🌿 Discover Dudley

This months Time 2 Breathe will take place in the beautiful landscape of Leasowes Nature Reserve, we hope to see you there 💚🌿 Discover Dudley