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Trees woods and wildlife
Red-headed cardinal beetle
A flame-coloured sun worshiper, the red-headed cardinal basks in the summer sun in woods and hedgerows, and nestles under loose bark on broadleaved trees.
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Blog
How to make a butterfly house: a step by step guide
Follow our easy guide to make your own butterfly house! It doesn't take long and supports your local pollinators.
Rachel Hoskins • 12 Jul 2019
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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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How to make a fairy door and more magical ideas
Learn how to make a fairy door with your kids, plus more enchanting forest ideas such as magic wands, woodland potions and fairy tea parties.
Danielle Wesley • 22 Apr 2019
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Trees woods and wildlife
Stinkhorn
Pungent and a little indecent, some Victorians were so embarrassed by these fungi that they would attack them with cudgels lest any impressionable young ladies might see them.
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Event
Autumn equinox wellbeing evening at Mourne Park
Join us for pilates and a mindful walk as we slow down and take a break in nature on the evening of the autumn equinox.
Wed 23 Sept 2026 • Mourne Park, Kilkeel
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Where does mistletoe grow?
Mistletoe is a familiar Christmas staple, associated with folklore and midwinter tradition. But where does it grow and how can you find it in the wild?
Hanako Shimada • 23 Dec 2024
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9 easy Easter crafts for kids
Discover fun Easter crafts for kids, from egg decorations and cute Easter bunnies to chocolate nests and fingerprint animals.
Danielle Wesley • 30 Mar 2026
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Scattering ashes in our woods
We welcome the careful scattering of ashes in a number of our woods, free of charge. All we ask is that you get in touch with us before you do so that we can protect the fragile balance of some of our more delicate woodlands.
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Elephant hawk-moth guide: identification, habitat and are they poisonous?
The flamboyant elephant hawk-moth isn’t poisonous – just pretty in pink! Find out more about what it looks like, its lifecycle and its caterpillar.
Charlotte Varela • 01 Jun 2026