Wildlife & nature
World Migratory Bird Day: do you know when these birds arrive?
In the UK, approximately half of our bird species migrate. Do you know when to expect them?
World Mental Health Day: getting outdoors
Today is World Mental Health Day: a day to show your support for better mental health and raise awareness of mental health problems. It's also a great day to encourage people to take more care of their own mental wellbeing. One way to do this couldn't be simpler: get outdoors!
Hedgerow jelly recipe a hit with Scottish schools
Here is a tasty jelly recipe for all you food foragers. As well as being perfect on toast, it's at the heart of a clever project to teach children about nature.
Redwings and fieldfares: identification tips and why we record them
Redwings and fieldfares start their journey south in September, so it’s time to keep your eyes peeled for the first arrivals. Check out our ID tips and tell us what you see and you could help scientists with their studies on how climate change is affecting nature.
Let’s plant more havens for wildlife
The fortunes of some of our best loved wildlife are changing for the better. But that’s only half the story. Sadly, lots of our nation’s wonderful wildlife remains in serious trouble. With your help, there’s still time to save it.
Step into autumn with Broadleaf's latest issue
The autumn edition of our vibrant members’ magazine, Broadleaf, is out now, packed with woodland news, features and stunning images.
What is conservation and sustainability?
Conservation and sustainability issues seem to be growing more and more important to us. But what do these terms actually mean?
When to pick sloes and how to make sloe gin
Sloes are a traditional berry to be harvesting at this time of year. Here are our top picking tips and easy sloe gin recipe. It takes a couple of months to mature, so if you make it soon it'll be ready by mid winter.
Opportunities and threats to the UK’s environment following our exit from the EU
Key areas of environmental legislation and protection will be affected by leaving the EU. But will our environment improve or deteriorate as a result?
Are all bees monarchists?
Buckets full of bees at our Ledmore and Migdale Wood in the north of Scotland could help scientists solve one of the great insect mysteries - what makes bees monarchist?
