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…
Hatton Meadows
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Two small damp meadows adjoining Hatton Wood (SSSI).
Baston Fen
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Baston fen is a long tract of permanent pasture, which is flooded in winter and attracts large numbers of wildfowl.
Pupils to experience nature outside the classroom every half term
Pupils to experience nature outside the classroom every half term
Barton Broad and Marshes
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A short, accessible boardwalk takes you through wet, carr woodland to a fantastic view across the second largest of the Norfolk Broads. Barton is rich in wildlife and history – and recent…
Barton Pool
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A safe haven for many unusual plants this small wetland reserve is right next to Attenborough Nature Reserve.
It is important for its insects, especially hoverflies and its old pollard…
Barton Gravel Pit
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A small gravel pit now a safe haven for chalk grassland
Button Oak Meadow
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A flower-rich meadow in the Wyre Forest, jointly owned by Shropshire and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts.
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…
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…