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Pond dipping: how to pond dip
Learn how to safely pond dip with children, find out the equipment you’ll need and learn how to make a net.
Danielle Wesley • 08 Aug 2019
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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.
Julia Lock • 12 Jul 2022
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9 rare and beautiful wild UK orchids
Orchids are some of the most beautiful and unique wild plants you'll see in the UK. They are rare but well worth finding if you are up for the challenge.
Laura Cottam • 29 May 2019
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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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Ideas for an outdoor birthday party for kids
Plan an outdoor party for kids with our ideas for fun woodland games and activities, nature-themed party bags and animal cakes.
Danielle Wesley • 15 May 2019
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Are caterpillars insects? And other caterpillar facts
Curious about caterpillars? Find out if they’re insects, what they eat and learn about their fascinating life cycle.
Danielle Wesley • 15 May 2019
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What do dragonflies eat? And other dragonfly facts
Discover incredible dragonfly facts including what they eat, how long they live, how fast they fly and how they’re different to damselflies.
Danielle Wesley • 29 May 2019
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Ancient yew trees: the UK's oldest yews
Often associated with immortality, a yew tree can live for thousands of years. Here are some of the oldest yews in the UK.
Rory Morrow • 27 Aug 2025
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11 types of day-flying moth in the UK: an identification guide
The UK is home to a number of moths that are active during the day, many of which rival butterflies for colour and beauty. Which species might you encounter on a summer's walk?
Amy Lewis • 23 Apr 2021
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Autumn leaf ID quiz: can you identify 10 trees?
Test your tree knowledge. As autumn sets in, many of the trees around us change colour, but do you know what they are?
Helen Keating • 21 Sept 2020