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Common Ragwort Questions, Answered
Common ragwort is an abundant and valuable native wildflower that is important for a variety of invertebrates, most notably the cinnabar moth caterpillar.
How to leave a legacy - frequently asked questions
We understand that leaving a legacy is a big decision, and there are lots of important factors to consider. Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions around legacies and gifts in wills.
A question of house martins
Why were these normally agile airborne hirundines mauling about on that Farmsteads Lawn?
Event FAQs
Got a question about an event at one of our nature reserves? There’s a good chance you’ll find the information you’re after below as we answer our most frequently asked questions about events and bookings...
Hedgehog facts and information
What do hedgehogs eat? When do hedgehogs hibernate? Where is my nearest hedgehog rescue? All of your questions about these once-common garden favourites answered.
Big Give April 2025 - FAQs
We answer some of the most commonly asked questions about our conservation grazing project. We are raising funds for this project as part of Big Give's Green Match Fund 2025.
How do you harvest wetter farming crops? Meet Edna, our ‘Scrapheap Challenge’ bulrush harvester!
As part of our exciting wetter farming trials, we are growing a commercial crop of bulrushes on purposefully re-wetted agricultural peat fields. But one question we get asked again and again is…
Big Give 2024 - FAQs
We answer some of the most commonly asked questions about our Wet Willow Wildlife project, which is part of our biggest-ever appeal, Step up for Wildlife. We are raising funds for this project as part of Big Give's Green Match Fund 2024.
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Common Hawker
A large hawker, the Common Hawker can be seen throughout the summer and into autumn. A fast-flying insect, it catches its prey mid-air. Look for it around ponds in the uplands of the north and…
Our Valentine's wildlife favourites
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner we thought we’d ask our staff about some of the wildlife that really sets their hearts racing.