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Chalk downland, Fackenden Down - Beth Hukins

Flourish donations

… often approach other financial providers and grant-giving bodies. If you choose to support large grant applications that … of the Deep; a three-year project that aims to engage communities, businesses and visitors by raising awareness of … and ongoing guardianship role to protect them for the future. … Flourish also helped to secure the purchase of …

Two hedgehogs sat in the grass next to garden pots

Help A Hedgehog

… A Hedgehog pack have everything you need to know to start becoming a hedgehog hero but here are three top-tips to begin … to as the gardener’s friend due to their careful habits and diet of common garden pests such as slugs, snails, and caterpillars. …

An update from Hunt's Wood, Kenardington

… and red-legged partridge, amongst others. The red-listed common cuckoo and eurasian woodcock have been recorded, and tawny owl and common buzzard are sighted frequently and suspected to be … guided me through the site’s best features, describing future management, spotting fantastic fungi, ancient …

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How to start a wildlife garden from scratch

… wildlife … With a bit of encouragement your garden can become a popular destination for a wide range of visitors. … a blank canvas to work with. Improving the stony, thin, compacted soil requires some time and effort, but many … actually prefer poorer soils, so conditions are ideal for this kind of wildlife-friendly planting. Although …

Adonis Blue Butterfly

12 Fun Facts about Butterflies

… Here's some fun facts! … It is commonly believed that the word "butterfly" is a derived … … This protects the insect and keeps water inside their bodies so they don’t dry out. … They do this to find out … and insects have their skeletons on the outside of their bodies, called the exoskeleton. … 9. Many butterflies can …

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How to go peat free at home

… list of retailers. The list below shows the peat-free composts that the larger retailers stock, to help you when … Current offer (March 2023) Ashridge Sells only peat-free compost. Own brand bedding plants are peat-free. B&Q Sells … peat free to protect the planet! Peat has been a major ingredient of the compost used in gardening for many years. This …

Single use plastic on the beach

My Plastic Bottle-free 2018

… and trying to avoid plastic packaged fruit and veg in the supermarket (although shopping for 1 makes that quite easy) …

May on Hothfield Heathlands

… plant (well for today anyway) on the Heathland will only become obvious from the chilly waters of the upper bog in May. … by the nitrogen-rich soup extracted from the dissolved bodies of insects that are captured by the extremely sensitive … cold winter – stratification – to promote germination. The common name sundew describes the plants’ appearance, every …

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CCTV captures moment smash and grab burglars target charity

… our premiums. “The centre is a hub for local people who come here to enjoy family days out, bird watching and the … our  Nature Nightmares appeal,  a funder set up to help us deal with crime and antisocial behaviour on our sites.” The … contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting reference 23-0263. If anyone wishes to support Kent Wildlife Trust in …