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Hairy caterpillar identification: 16 common UK species

Spotted a furry caterpillar undulating across the path in front of you or munching leaves in your garden? Learn to tell your tussocks from your tigers with our quick guide to some common UK species.

Amy Lewis  •  10 Jun 2021

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How to make an easy elderflower cordial without citric acid

This elderflower cordial recipe is very easy to make. It's the perfect way to capture the sweet, summery scent of the familiar hedgerow tree that is in full bloom now.

Helen Keating  •  07 Jun 2021

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How to identify elderflower and what to do with it

Elderflowers are an all-time favourite forager's treat. Get our top identification tips, along with ideas and recipes on how to use the fragrant flowers.

Helen Keating  •  03 Jun 2021

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UK moth identification and facts: 12 common species for beginners

There are more than 870 species of large moth in the UK, many of which can be tricky for beginners to tell apart. Get to know some of the UK's most familiar and easily-identified species with our quick guide.

Amy Lewis  •  02 Jun 2021

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Tree identification: top 10 beginner's trees

Our top ten trees to give you a crash course in common tree identification.

Helen Keating  •  26 May 2021

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Restoration and research: dormice in a Devon woodland

Alongside restoration work at Devon's Fingle Woods, monitoring is helping us understand how improving the state of woodland can positively impact dormice and other wildlife.

Jane Craven  •  21 May 2021

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5 spring flower crafts for kids

Take a look at 5 fantastic spring flower crafts that kids will love, including tissue paper bluebells and finger-painted blossom.

Hannah Vickers  •  19 May 2021

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Government announcements are big strides forward for nature

The England Trees Action Plan and a legally binding target for nature are big steps forward, but action on the ground must follow. Help us keep the pressure on.

Naomi Tilley  •  19 May 2021

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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Cressida Cowell

Author and illustrator Cressida Cowell talks trees, wild childhood trips and the power of hope and imagination. And we hear a woodland walk sent in by young listener India.

Adam Shaw  •  17 May 2021

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Shieldbug identification: 10 common UK shieldbugs

There are a number of shieldbug species in the UK, characterised by their flat, often triangular bodies and distinctive, shield-like shapes on their backs. Learn to tell which is which with our quick and easy guide to some of Britain's most familiar types.

Amy Lewis  •  14 May 2021