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Marmalade hoverfly © Nick Upton/2020VISION

Wildlife laws under threat: pesticide regulations

With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Dr…

Vespula germanica (social wasp species)

All about social wasps

Karen explores the misunderstood world of wasps, starting with the wasps that people are most familiar with, social wasps.

Seedheads of sweet vernal grass growing amongst the bright green background of a long lawn

Why you should take part in No Mow May

This year, our Youth Council have been busy planning how to get as many people involved in No Mow May as possible. Whether you own a garden or not, there are plenty of ways to get involved and…

A beautiful China-mark moth resting on two leaves

Meet the moths of our wetlands and reedbeds

Moths are often overlooked, misunderstood and under-appreciated insects, yet our wetlands and reedbeds are home to some incredibly beautiful and really important moth species.

A cinnabar moth resting on the bark of a tree trunk

A 30 Days Wild minibeast hunt

Look more closely at the wild places around you and you never know which cool critters you might find! Here are some species you could spot during 30 Days Wild.

A black oil beetle standing upside down on the underside of a twig

The brilliance of beetles

Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.

A bumblebee flying towards pink wildflowers to feed

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 and we’re here to help you learn how to garden for bees.

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