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    The Brockholes Visitor Village seen from across Meadow Lake during summer. Ben Hall/2020VISION

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A lake at Mere Sands Wood on a peaceful sunny day

Mere Sands Wood by Phil Smith

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How to build a bat box

Build your own bat box and give a bat a safe place to roost.

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How to make a seed bomb

Plant wildflower with seed bombs!

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How to tell the difference between similar wading birds

The UK’s wading birds are some of the hardest species to tell apart, but never fear! We’re here to help you out with some pointers.

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How to garden for bees

We all know that bees are under threat, but we don’t always know how to help them. Luckily, bee conservation can start in your garden…

How to make a bug mansion
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How to build a bug mansion

Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.

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How to help wildlife at school

Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more…

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