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See blue butterflies around the UK this summer! Marvel at the once extinct, still rare large blue at a handful of locations, or the more widespread common blue can be found throughout the country.
Woodland butterflies
Head to the woods to enjoy some of Britain’s most dramatic and endangered butterflies. Caterpillars have particular plant requirements which restricts species to handful of special spots. Find one near you this summer.
Butterflies of Kent
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Learn more about the butterflies of Kent and their habitats
Identify British butterflies
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
Butterflies without borders
Patrick Barkham reveals the secrets of how some butterflies, like the painted lady, are able to migrate from Africa to the UK.
Summer Leys
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An old gravel pit transformed into an internationally important haven for breeding and wading birds
Wilder Gardens Workshop: Summer
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Get started creating a garden with nature at its heart at this summer themed workshop.
Where to see summer wildlife
Find out where to experience the best of summer.
Grow a secret garden for butterflies!
• The Wildlife Trusts and RHS urge gardeners to help butterflies and moths for this year’s Wild About Gardens campaign
• Make a pledge for butterflies from 12th March!
• Campaign…
Summer Forest School Upskilling
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For anyone who is involved in Forest School sessions at their setting, refresh and improve your skills in our summer session.
How to bee-friendly this summer!
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts’ Bee Creative in the Garden! campaign is in full swing this summer and has had a fantastic response by gardeners who are creating…
Butterflies in the house in winter
What to do if you find a butterfly in your house in winter