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Ragwort is a a beautiful wild flowering plant that provide a vital source of food, shelter and egg laying spaces for over 200 species of wildlife., including bees,

The Big Butterfly Count is the world’s largest survey of butterflies and this year it starts on Friday 17th July and runs until Sunday the 9th August. Anyone in the UK can take part. It only takes 15 mins and is free, fun and easy to do. All you need to do is download the free ID sheet or app (

Herbs are edible, leafy plants that are used for flavour, fragrance and nutritional benefits in cooking, baking, drink making, cosmetics and medicines. Common types of herbs include basil, chives. coriander, dill, lemon balm, marjoram, mint, oregano and nasturtium. Herbs are classified differently from spices as they are the fresh or dried green leaves, stems or flowering par...

There are 6 species of swan in the world, 3 of which can commonly be found in the UK. Swans are large aquatic birds with incredibly, flexible and long necks that allow them to stretch downwards, to reach the nutrient rich plants and roots that other birds and animals can’t get to without diving. Their long necks also have the additional evolutionary advantage of multiple...

Grasshoppers are ancient, plant eating insects that play an important role in the environment by recycling nutrients back into the soil. reducing the spread of invasive plants and providing an important source of food for other wildlife like birds, ...