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From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself at home to help wildlife.
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Send a 'letter to the Editor'
Sending letters 'to the Editor' of local newspapers is another great way to speak up for wildlife.
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Winter Wonderland
As frost edges the dying leaves of the winter garden, wildlife needs you more than ever - and it doesn't take much to bring festive joy to people and nature alike.
Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
How to make a gutter garden
Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares how to make the most of small spaces with a practical guide to making a grow your own gutter garden.
Patchwork leaf-cutter bee
The appearance of semi-circular holes in the leaves of your garden plants is a sure sign that the patchwork leaf-cutter bee has been at work. It is one of a number of leaf-cutter bee species…
Angle shades
The angle shades can be well-hidden among the leaf litter - its pinky-brown markings and scalloped wings giving it the perfect camouflage. It is on the wing in gardens, woods and hedgerows from…
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
My wild job
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
Growing Microgreens: tiny indoor plants with a mighty punch!
Alice Whitehead from Garden Organic shares her tips for growing microgreens - try them anywhere you have a little light in your house, and feast on gorgeous fresh veg even in the depths of winter…
Brassicas or Cruciferous Vegetables
Brassicas or cruciferous vegetables are a family of vegetables with flowering heads and a slightly bitter taste. These include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage and Brussel sprouts.