Every Child Wild: Making nature part of growing up - for all children
The Wildlife Trusts launch new initiative to make ‘Every Child Wild’
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The benefits of being a wild child: a 30 Days Wild guest blog
During 30 Days Wild, we plan to share with you some of the great blogs we've seen pop up during the challenge from people across the UK. We hope their experiences will help to inspire you to…
Wild Child – a toddler’s-eye-view of the urban jungle
Hear from author Florence Wilkinson as she explores our wild world with a toddler in tow. Her book “Wild City” is out now and takes us on a fascinating journey into why we should engage with our…
Pub Quiz at The Georgian House
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A fun Pub Quiz at The Georgian House
Team of up to 6, £3 per person. Book your table at The Georgian House.
George's Hayes
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Consisting of two separate woodland blocks, George's Hayes is one of our best ancient woodland sites and best known for its native wild daffodils
Pupils to experience nature outside the classroom every half term
Pupils to experience nature outside the classroom every half term
Lowick Common
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A lowland of heath, grassland and fen areas which are home to a range of specialist species. It's dotted with ponds containing the rare medicinal leech.
The view from the top of the…
St George's mushroom
A lovely pale cream colour to begin with these stout mushrooms begin to turn a buff colour and the cap surface will crack as they age.
Wild carrot
Wild carrot does, indeed, smell of carrots, but the roots are not like our cultivated, dinnertime favourite. Look for this umbellifer on chalk grasslands and coasts.
Wild cherry
The mass of white, frothy blossom on a wild cherry is a sight to behold. Planted as an ornamental tree, it also grows wild in woods and hedges. Its red fruits are the edible cherries we know and…
Lock Lane
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Once used as a tip for ash from the railways, Lock Lane now provides a valuable habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Wild angelica
The red-tinged, flower clusters of Wild angelica smell just like the garden variety, which is used in making cake decorations. Wild angelica likes damp places, such as wet meadows and wet…