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When do frogs spawn? And how to spot them
Find out when frogs spawn and the best time to spot these fascinating jellified clumps in ponds near you.
Karen Hornigold • 14 Apr 2026
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Feeding wild birds: what, how, when and why
Find out when and what to feed garden birds and welcome wildlife to your garden, yard or windowsill whatever the season.
Kayleigh Jacobs-Rutter • 29 Apr 2025
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Summer tree identification: can you name these nine trees?
Which trees do you recognise? Test your knowledge and see if you can get top marks!
Helen Keating • 13 Jul 2020
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When to prune apple and other fruit trees
Whether you're reviving an old fruit tree, shaping a new one, or encouraging a jumper crop, here's our top advice on what to do and when to do it. From apples and pears to peaches and plums.
Hanako Shimada • 22 Jul 2026
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Foraging in March: spring's edible plants
Spring has arrived and the woods and hedgerows are about to burst with edible spring greens, shoots and flowers. Find out which ones you can eat and what to do with them.
Helen Keating • 28 Mar 2018
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Trees woods and wildlife
Flat-backed millipede
Many-legged leaf eaters that live a secretive life hidden among the forest floor.
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Poisonous mushrooms: 8 most dangerous UK mushrooms
Your guide to 8 of the most poisonous mushrooms in the UK, including the terrifyingly named deathcap, destroying angel and funeral bell. Find out where they grow, how to identify them and why you should steer clear!
Hanako Shimada • 19 Feb 2025
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Woodland Trust Wood
Glencharnoch Wood
Carrbridge
14.70 ha (36.32 acres)
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Wild marjoram: what is it, where to find it and how to plant it
It's a herb we sprinkle liberally on pizza and pasta. And so we'd be forgiven for thinking oregano, also known as wild marjoram, only grows around the Mediterranean. But did you know it's actually native to the UK?
Helen Keating • 10 Jul 2018
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Visiting woods
Mourne Park
Thanks to your generous support, Mourne Park’s gates are open to all. Experience the wonder of Northern Ireland’s ancient woodlands, with scenic views, trails and rich wildlife waiting to be discovered. We invite you to be part of its story.