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How to compost your waste
Instead of sending your green waste to landfill, create your own compost.
Charities call out companies still selling climate-harming compost
Environment experts have written to garden retailers challenging them to end the sale of peat-based compost ahead of global climate and nature talks this year.
Environmental groups and Monty Don write to Government calling for end to use of peat compost
Environmental groups have come together to write a letter to the Environment Secretary calling for a ban on the use of peat in compost by 2025. Celebrity gardener, broadcaster and writer Monty Don…
Outdoor First Aid (REC) Level 2
Gain an Outdoor First Aid Level 2 qualification by completing this 2 day course.
Big Wild Walk Certificates
Invertebrate Exploration at Government House
His excellency has kindly given us permission to search the grounds of government house for invertebrates, there are shrubberies, wooded areas and compost heaps to explore. Plus, with the…
Learn to grow food with nature’s help
This is a partnership event between “Happy_Smallholding” and Somerset Wildlife Trust. You will learn how to garden organically by working in harmony with nature, and you'll learn practical…
My fascination
Hi, I am Arun, a volunteer and marine champion for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Since I was 11, I have been completing Shoresearch surveys with the Trust to monitor the species…
Grass snake
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
Slow worm
Despite appearances, the slow worm is actually a legless lizard, not a worm or a snake! Look out for it basking in the sun on heathlands and grasslands, or even in the garden, where it favours…
Brown centipede
A regular in gardens, hunting around compost heaps and under stones, the brown centipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has 15 pairs of legs - one on each segment of its body.