Towns and gardens
The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than…
The green spaces of our towns and gardens bring nature into our daily lives, brightening our mornings with birdsong and the busy buzzing of bees. Together, the UK's gardens are larger than…
In the drama of the open spaces around her, Emily can play the role of a lifetime. She knows the wildlife of the nature reserve as intimately as Yorick knew Hamlet, and with an audience of birds,…
The bill-shaped seed pods of Common Stork's-bill explode when ripe, sending the seeds flying! This low-growing plant has pretty pink flowers and can be seen on grasslands and coastal sands.…
Sending letters 'to the Editor' of local newspapers is another great way to speak up for wildlife.
As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
From vast plains spreading across the seabed to intertidal flats exposed by the low tide, mud supports an incredible variety of wildlife.
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.