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Trees woods and wildlife

Orange-tip

Subtle, delicate and well-disguised – that is until the male flashes a splash of bright orange. Orange-tips are a butterfly of grassland and woodland edges.

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Guided Military History Walk At Londonthorpe Woods

Join us for a unique opportunity to discover the fascinating military history of Londonthorpe and Bellmount.

Sun 02 Nov 2025  •  Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham

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Guided Military History Walk At Londonthorpe Woods

Join us for a unique opportunity to discover the fascinating military history of Londonthorpe and Bellmount.

Sun 04 Jan 2026  •  Londonthorpe Woods, Grantham

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Month of Remembrance walk at Langley Vale Wood

Join us at Langley Vale Wood - our First World War Centenary Wood for England - for a guided walk during the Month of Remembrance.

Sun 02 Nov 2025  •  Langley Vale Wood, Langley Vale

Trees woods and wildlife

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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Foraging in October: berries and nuts to find this autumn

Discover our top foraging finds for October with tips on where to find the best wild foods, when and how to use them.

Rory Morrow  •  06 Oct 2025

Trees woods and wildlife

Wet woodland

Wild, transient, boggy and rare. Wet woodlands are now some of our least common wooded habitats. Trees like alder, willows and birch dominate on wet soils, whilst sedges, ferns and mosses flourish beneath.

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How to grow native bluebells in your garden

Why not try growing bluebells in your garden? Here are six good reasons why, along with our top bluebell growing tips.

Kate Lewthwaite  •  28 Mar 2019

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Foraging in June: edible flowers, plants and herbs

From fresh flowers to tender leaves, here are some edible plants to forage in June. These are my top tips on where to find them, and how to turn them into something tasty.

Helen Keating  •  24 Jun 2021