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Penny Dixie

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Bring nature into your patch!

The little things we all do, add up.  Here's a few ideas for what you can do to help bring nature into your outside space. Large or small, there's something for them all.

On a late summer’s evening there’s nothing quite as entertaining as settling down in a comfy garden chair to watch the bats come out to swish and swoop on their hunt for food. They’re fascinating creatures, but they need our help. Here’s how you can do your bit.
 

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Education Officer, Dawn Preston from Hampshire Wildlife Trust, talks us through her mini pond journey. We see the changes she made, ideas she tried, and the results of her year long journey.

Learn how to make a bee hotel.

Watch how to create an insect hotel.

Ever wondered how to put up a nest box? 

Create your own mini pond in your garden with this helpful video.

Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust

More mini pond tips.

Create your own wildlife pond.

Learn how to make a seed bomb.

Create a suncatcher - a great way to engage with nature and up-cycle materials.

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