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How to build a bee hotel

Help bees by building them a bee hotel to lay their eggs. Read our step-by-step guide.

Hannah Vickers  •  17 Apr 2020

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How to make a bug hotel

Find out how to support insects and other minibeasts in your garden by building your own bug hotel.

Danielle Wesley  •  06 Feb 2026

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Types of bees in the UK: how to identify mining bees, mason bees and more

With almost 300 types of bee in the UK, telling the difference between them can feel daunting. Take a look at our detailed guide to some of the most common UK bee species.

Charlotte Varela  •  17 Jul 2026

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Wildflowers for bees: how to attract bees to your garden

Wild bees and other pollinators are in decline. But there are things you can do in your garden to help reverse this trend including increasing food and habitat. Includes our top nine bee-friendly wildflowers to plant in your garden.

Helen Keating  •  18 Mar 2019

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Where do bees go in winter?

Ever wondered where bees go in winter? Find out where different species of bee go when the weather gets cold, and when to spot them emerging.

Charlotte Varela  •  18 Nov 2022

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Why are bees important? And how you can help them

Bees are important for wildlife, for woods and trees, and even for our own lives. Find out why, discover why bees are in trouble and learn how you can help them.

Charlotte Varela  •  26 Apr 2023

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Survival of rare shrill carder bumblebee given hope in Kent

The survival of one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees – the shrill carder bee – has been boosted as conservation techniques see Woodland Trust site given special “champion status” for the species.

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Dark-edged bee-fly

Masquerading as a bumblebee, this agile mimic is a lover of all things nectar. Look out for it buzzing from flower to flower on warm, sunny days.

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7 ways for kids to help garden wildlife

Read our top tips on how kids can help support garden wildlife, from planting trees to making a bug hotel.

Danielle Wesley  •  18 Aug 2021

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Tree bumblebee

A new arrival and a welcome addition to the UK's bumblebees. This enterprising bee has quickly set up home across Britain and happily takes to nest boxes and other human-made spaces in our gardens.

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Types of beetle in the UK: 10 British beetle species to spot 

Of all the animal species known to science, one in four is a beetle. Discover 10 weird and wonderful beetles found in the UK. 

Annabel Kemp  •  01 Apr 2026

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Flies

The UK is home to a number of different species of true fly, including craneflies, robber-flies, bee-flies, hoverflies and mosquitoes, as well as the more distantly related caddisflies.

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How to increase biodiversity in your garden

Every garden has the potential to be a haven for wildlife. From planting for pollinators to embracing a little mess, here are some easy ways to increase biodiversity in your garden.

Charlotte Varela  •  07 Apr 2023

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10 ways to help wildlife in autumn

We can all take small actions to help wildlife this autumn. From your balcony or workplace to the local woods and beyond, here are our ten top tips.

Charlie Mellor  •  19 Oct 2022

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Designing your garden to better survive a heatwave 

Heatwaves are becoming more common, read our tips on how to design a resilient garden to help cope with a changing climate. 

Hanako Shimada  •  11 Aug 2026

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Insect identification: common UK insects

There are a staggering 27,000 types of insect in the UK. Let's take a look at some of our most common insect groups and how you can identify them.

Charlotte Varela  •  09 Oct 2023

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Oak trees and wildlife

Our fantastic oaks support more life than any other UK native tree. Discover which species live and feed on oak, from foxes and fungi to bats and beetles.

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Tree of the Year 2026

Vote for your favourite tree to help us crown this year’s Tree of the Year.

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Woodland activities for children and families

Spot wildlife. Craft with nature. Go on scavenger hunts. We've got plenty of ideas to help families enjoy woods and the great outdoors all year round.

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6 rare moths that depend on UK trees

The UK is home to a number of moths that depend on trees. Explore moth species that you'd be lucky to encounter on a woodland walk.

Dr Julia Lock  •  12 Jul 2022

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Foxglove

Beautiful but deadly. This familiar flower has the power to cure and kill.

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Top 10 green gifts for gardeners

Looking for eco-friendly inspiration for your favourite gardening guru or want to encourage a beginner? From windowsill pots to established veg plots, our green gift guide has got you covered.

Charlie Mellor  •  13 Nov 2025

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UK hawk-moth identification and facts

Hawk-moths are some of the largest and most recognisable moths in the UK. Learn to tell which is which with our visual guide to 10 of the most commonly encountered UK species.

Amy Lewis  •  21 Jun 2021

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Top 10 nature gifts for kids

Nurture a love of nature from an early age with our specially selected range of gifts. From tots to teens, messy to mindful, indoors or out, our green gift guide has something for all the kids on your list.

Charlie Mellor  •  28 Oct 2025

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When do pine cones fall? And what to do with them

Hunting for pine cones can be a great activity for adults and children alike. Read our tips on when and where to find pine cones and fun ways to use them.

Charlie Mellor  •  06 Oct 2020

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Children's spring crafts: 11 easy flower ideas

Discover 11 fantastic spring flower crafts for children, including tissue paper bluebells and finger-painted forget-me-nots.

Danielle Wesley  •  10 Apr 2026