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Incredible insects

Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.

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Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve

This link will open on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust website.

Created from flooded gravel pits, Blashford Lakes is now a bustling centre of activity, used by thousands of birds all year round including kingfisher, lapwing and oystercatcher.

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Talk: The wonder of insects

This link will open on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.

Join us on a fascinating journey into the incredible world of insects, with Dr Ross Piper

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Action for Insects campaign

The UK's insect populations are in trouble: 41% face extinction. To save them, we all need to act quickly. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for everyone to be insect champions and for a pesticide reduction target to help them recover.
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Take action for insects with your school

Insects need our help! Your free Action for Insects school guide is full of learning plans and resources designed to engage children with insects, investigate local environments, and take action for insects in your school grounds and beyond.
Appeal

Blashford Lakes Boardwalk & Pond Appeal

It’s hard to believe that Blashford Lakes nature reserve was once a gravel extraction site, but now, thanks to the hard work and dedication of Trust staff and volunteers, it has become the haven…

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Beeston Common for plants and insects

This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.

A guided walk with North Norfolk Local Group, to take a look at wildflowers and invertebrates

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Insect quiz

An insect quiz for nature enthusiasts - how well do you know your insects?