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Trees woods and wildlife

Musk beetle

Aromatic and iridescent. Spot this musk-scented longhorn beetle glimmering on the trunks of trees.

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Do robins migrate? When garden birds migrate and return

Find out when robins – and other unexpected garden birds – migrate to and from our shores.

Charlotte Varela  •  10 May 2019

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Hayden Gabriel - volunteer speaker

Find out more about Hayden's volunteering role and why she was nominated for an award.

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Visit the Woodland Trust's bluebell woods in full bloom

The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland wants to welcome visitors to sites throughout the region to enjoy the spectacular springtime sight of a bluebell-carpeted woodland.

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What’s the difference between nuts and seeds?

When it comes to nuts and seeds, it’s easy to get confused by name, size and other factors. Here’s our guide to work out which is which, along with some handy examples.

Charlie Mellor  •  29 Aug 2019

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5 homemade advent calendars: how to make DIY advent calendars

With a range of shapes and sizes to choose from, these homemade advent calendars are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.  

Annabel Kemp  •  07 Nov 2024

Trees woods and wildlife

Wayfaring tree

A welcome sign you’re homeward bound, the wayfaring tree is so named because it grows close to paths. Look for them in hedges and woodland edges, with full bloom in the spring and heavy with berries in the autumn.

Trees woods and wildlife

Garden spider

A patient predator and web-spinning extraordinaire. Garden spiders are a common sight across the UK, devouring the flying insects that fall victim to their webs.