Ever encountered a snake and weren’t sure what you were looking at? Well, no longer! Here’s a quick guide to the native snakes you might find in the UK (there’s only 3 so shouldn’t take too long to learn!).     First…

It is widely recognized that we are living in an era characterized by rapid biodiversity loss and rising extinction rates – the Anthropocene. The most recent IPBES report estimated that 1 million species globally are currently at risk of extinction. But who…

Growing some of your own food offers many benefits including fresher, more nutrient dense produce, saving money, and can help your mental and physical wellbeing while boosting sustainability by cutting transport of foods and food waste. Growing your own food teaches valuable…

In the UK it is a common practice to feed the birds in autumn and winter to ensure there is always food available. It is estimated that over half of all households in the UK put out bird food, providing ~150,000 tonnes…

It’s time to think about if there are any lifestyle changes you want to make in the year ahead. This is a great time to reflect on how your current habits impact the natural world, and think about how to change these…

Winter can be a tough time of year for wildlife, with hibernating species looking for shelter and food hard to find. How can we do our bit to help?   1. Make a wood pile If you do any pruning in your…

We are proud to see the University of Essex and Universitas Hasanuddin renew their long-standing MoU to scale up marine science, capacity building, and tech-driven reef monitoring across Southeast Asia. Highlights included guest lectures showcasing Operation Wallacea survey methods and new tools…

Today’s the day. You’re on expedition, gearing up to jump into the ocean with the team. Maybe you’re prepping your scuba gear for your final PADI Open Water dive in Indonesia, grabbing your measuring tape to conduct a coral reef line transect…

This blog was written by one of the recipients of the Wallacea Trust Murray grant, using funds very generously donated by our partner organisation – the Wallacea trust. The Wallacea Trust is a charity which Opwall works very closely with, to use…

On a calm morning in the Transylvanian hills a burst of scratchy, rambling song emanates from a patch of scrub. The surrounding meadow hums with life, with the ground alive with grasshoppers and crickets and bright orange fritillaries flying low over the…