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later identified through eDNA as a Palmate Newt (Below: photographed by Philip Precey)

Environmental DNA Pilot

My Wild City Project Officer, Cris, shares the results of an exciting species recording pilot in Manchester - using DNA samples to monitor wildlife diversity in ponds.

Frozen Garden Pond

Winter gardening for wildlife

Do you have an urban oasis? Could you become a potted champion? This is your winter gardening guide to bring nature right to your doorstep.

Planting a bulb in compost

What to plant in autumn

Brighten up the colder months with some autumn planting for wildlife. My Wild City Project Officer, Hilary, is here to tell you how...

Manchester skyline by Nick Rodd

Creating wild neighbourhoods

Conserving wild spaces for nature has been the leading way to protect biodiversity for hundreds of years. While the idea of keeping nature safe in pockets of greenery is an attractive one,…

Window box by Felicity Paris

Designing a garden for wildlife in Withington

Felicity Paris has been transforming her garden in Withington for wildlife for the last five-years. In this blog she shares what she has been up to and how local wildlife has benefitted.

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