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While we continue the process of migrating to our new website, some of the content may be missing from the actions below. We are working on a solution and they should be fixed soon!

Simple actions bee hotel illustration

How to make a bee hotel

How to grow a vegetable garden for wildlife

How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden

bat box

How to build a bat box

How to leave a wild patch in your lawn

How to grow a wild patch

How to plant flowers for bumblebees

How to attract bumblebees to your garden

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How to create a herb garden for wildlife

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Plant flowers for bees and pollinators

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How to conserve water

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How to use less plastic

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How to make your garden a chemical-free zone

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How to compost your waste

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How to make a hedge for wildlife

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How to attract moths and bats to your garden

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How to make a seed bomb

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How to take part in a citizen survey

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Pick up litter

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Leave the car at home

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How to cut out microbeads

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How to cut out palm oil – not trees

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How to help wildlife at school

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How to be an eco-friendly pet owner

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