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Swallow (Hirundo rustica) group and a House martin (Delichon urbicum) perched on power lines as a mixed species group of hirundines gathers ahead of their autumn migration, Gloucestershire, UK, September. - false
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Chiltern gentian
Considered to be one of the prettiest gentians, the Chiltern gentian is a rare plant in the UK. It likes chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming from August.
Greater burdock
Greater burdock is familiar to us as the sticky plant that children delight in, frequently throwing the burs at each other. It actually uses these hooked seed heads to help disperse its seeds.
Wild Education in Lockdown
Helping children to engage with wildlife during the COVID-19 pandemic
Outdoor learning hub expanded to inspire next generation of conservationists
Education team makes 'Wild About Learning' resources even more accessible for teachers, parents and children.
Year 4 Pupils Say 'Save Our Bees!'
The children at Edgewick Community Primary School protested to share their message "save our bees, don't cut down trees!"
Wildlife Watch membership
Children can join us as wildlife watch members
Woodland Maths
Counting, collecting and symmetry games for pre-school children
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 creative children.
My focus
Sorrel has been birdwatching all of her life with her grandparents. She is passionate about promoting wildlife to children at her school and through her local Wildlife Watch group. She loves the…
Magical Forest
Join us for an enchanted woodland walk in this Magical Forest session for Nature Club children.
My country
Josh has been lucky to grow up in this beautiful landscape. We’re here to make sure his children can do the same.