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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw - Marden Park, Surrey

Join us for a tour of Marden Park to learn how woodland, veteran trees and rare chalk grassland help wildlife thrive, plus the site’s role in the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme.

Adam Shaw  •  31 Mar 2022

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House mouse or field mouse? A quick guide to types of mice, voles and shrews in the UK

Are you curious about what mouse or vole you saw in your garden or out on a walk? Or did your cat bring one in and you wondered what it was? Here's a quick guide to the more common mice, voles and shrews of the UK.

Helen Keating  •  28 Mar 2022

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What is the difference between a newt and a lizard?

Found a small, brown, cold-blooded animal and not sure what it might be? You're not alone! Our guide looks at the telltale signs for separating your newts from your lizards.

Amy Lewis  •  25 Mar 2022

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Broadleaf spring issue: unearthing our roots

Our latest members’ mag examines the Trust's Devon origins of 50 years ago, pays homage to beloved bluebells, hails Big Climate Fightback heroes and more.

Elisabeth Crump  •  23 Mar 2022

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8 steps to achieving long-term mindfulness with woods and trees

Explore some woodland activities that you can take part in to gain positive health benefits.

Julia Lock  •  22 Mar 2022

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When do bluebells flower?

Mark your calendars! Find out when bluebells flower, plus more bluebell facts including where to see them, what they smell like and how they're protected.

Lorienne Whittle  •  21 Mar 2022

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7 blossom crafts and activities for kids

Discover fun blossom crafts and activities to enjoy with your children this spring.

Danielle Wesley  •  11 Mar 2022

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Trees and me: Debra Stephenson

Actress, impressionist and self-confessed tree-hugger Debra Stephenson tells us about her lifelong love of nature, from childhood tea parties with snails to escaping her latest villainous TV role by finding calm among the trees.

Elisabeth Crump  •  07 Mar 2022

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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Elaine Paige

We join actress, singer and radio presenter Elaine Paige to plant trees at Hainault Forest and chat about the environment, theatre and her hopes for the future.

Adam Shaw  •  25 Feb 2022

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Empty bird nests: 7 to identify in the garden

Who nested here? Learn which clues point to the previous occupants of old bird nests with our photographic guide.

Amy Lewis  •  16 Feb 2022