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Wild Science! The Ways of Water
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What's special about water that makes it essential for life? Join us for Wild Science at The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre to find out.
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Water is a vital part of the natural world. The lives of animals, plants and people depend on healthy water sources.
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Water mint
Water mint grows in damp places and has aromatic leaves that can be used to flavour food and drink. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come to a Wildlife…
Water voles
Water voles were once widespread across the UK, but numbers have dropped dramatically in the last few decades.
Water voles
Find out where to see water voles, Britain's largest vole species and the inspiration behind The Wind in the Willows' Ratty.
Angle shades
The angle shades can be well-hidden among the leaf litter - its pinky-brown markings and scalloped wings giving it the perfect camouflage. It is on the wing in gardens, woods and hedgerows from…
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…