​The winter chill hasn't slowed things down here at The Glade Trust . This past week has been a beautiful blend of community creativity and vital scientific conservation, proving that even in the "quiet" season, the reserve is teeming with life. ​Handcrafted Holidays: Family Wreath Making ​Our recent Family Christmas Wreath Making  day was a resounding success! It was wonderful to see families exploring the reserve to gather natural treasures. Using a mix of foraged greenery—

​The Deceptive "Pigskin": Common Earthballs at the Glade ​Walking through the Glade Trust Nature Reserve this week, you might spot some peculiar, potato-like shapes nestled among the moss and leaf litter. ​These are Common Earthballs  ( Scleroderma citrinum ), a fascinating, though often misunderstood, resident of our forest floor. While they might look like simple stones or potatoes at first glance, they play a complex role in our woodland ecosystem. ​Identifying the Earthba

​A Bumper Sunday: Recovery Signs and a New Species for the Trust ​What a session! This past Sunday’s CES (Constant Effort Sites)  ringing session was one for the books. It was a high-intensity morning that challenged our team but rewarded us with fantastic data and some very special avian visitors. ​The Numbers at a Glance ​It was an incredibly busy morning right from the start. We found ourselves with over 50 birds in the first round alone ! ​ Total Birds Processed:  169 ​ S