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Foxglove and other poisonous plants

A quick guide to five of the most poisonous plants you may encounter on a countryside walk in the UK. Learn how to recognise them and get fascinating facts on their toxicity.

Helen Keating  •  01 Jul 2020

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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Clive Anderson

In another special lockdown episode, Clive Anderson - broadcaster, comedy writer and Woodland Trust president - gives us a tour of his North London garden.

Adam Shaw  •  29 Jun 2020

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How to attract wildlife to your garden: 5 top tips

Try our top tips on how to make your garden a haven for wildlife and you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature knowing that you’re making a difference.

Charlie Mellor  •  26 Jun 2020

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10 more weird and wacky woodland wildlife wonders

We've compiled a top ten list of wacky but wonderful wildlife to show that nature’s little secrets are continuing to amaze.

Andy Bond  •  17 Jun 2020

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Campaigns update: join the call for a green recovery

As recovery from the coronavirus pandemic begins, we need to press government to remember the nature and climate crises. Find out how you can help.

Charlotte Jones  •  16 Jun 2020

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Squirrel nests: where and how do they build them?

Find out what squirrel nests looks like, where you can spot them and how you can help our native red squirrel.

Charlie Mellor  •  09 Jun 2020

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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Tracy Chevalier

With normal podcast recording hampered by lockdown, author Tracy Chevalier introduces us to her favourite Hampstead Heath trees.

Adam Shaw  •  08 Jun 2020

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Nature activities for kids to do at home - part eight

Keep your kids entertained and educated with our last blog on nature activities for kids to do at home, including stick weaving, building twig rafts, butterfly spotting and more.

Hannah Vickers  •  01 Jun 2020

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Woodland Walks podcast with Adam Shaw and Steph McGovern

With normal podcast recording hampered by lockdown, we talk to journalist and presenter, Steph McGovern about her favourite outdoor spaces, memories and hopes for the future when it comes to the natural world.

Adam Shaw  •  29 May 2020

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UK bats: a guide to bats in your garden

Explore the most likely bats you'll spot from your garden and how to help them out with our biodiversity-boosting gardening tips.

Helen Keating  •  22 May 2020