West Midlands
Discover the wildlife on your doorstep
Even our cities are home to a wide range of plants and animals just waiting to be discovered. We want to get everyone interested in the natural world right on their doorsteps.
Green Spaces
Research has shown that visiting green spaces such as parks and allotments has many health benefits, especially for those of us living in cities. Yet few people are aware of this or realise there is so much wildlife close to where they live, work or go to school.
Get involved
Help spot our tagged birds and contribute to our study on their survival. Take part in our bat or moth research, or set-up a bee hotel in your garden. These are just some of the activities that you can join in to help you observe, understand, and enjoy your local environment.
Understanding local biodiversity
Our principal aim is to understand how biodiversity in open public places is used and understood by city dwellers and local organisations
See photos from previous OPAL events.We also want to know how this biodiversity is structured and functions ecologically.
Contact us
team@opalwestmidlands.org
Upcoming events
| 7 | Biodiversity survey training event Preston Montford Field Studies Council Centre, near Shrewsbury16:00 - 18:00 |
| 11 | Friends of King Norton Open Day Kings Norton Nature Reserve, Birmingham11:00 - 16:00 |
| 13 | Moth identification training course Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley, Shropshire10:00 - 16:00 |
| 14 | Biodiversity survey training event Worcestershire Wildlife Trust headquarters, Lower Smite Farm14:00 - 16:00 |
| 14 | Biodiversity survey training event Underhill farm near Oswestry16:15 - 18:15 |
OPAL West Midlands is led by the University of Birmingham
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