Working on BBOWT’s nature reserves during the coronavirus pandemic
While the world has been in lockdown, some essential work on our nature reserves has had to continue as Lucy explains.
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Wild Writing by Nicola Chester
Get an insider's view into the work of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust. Find out what conservation work we're carrying out and meet some of the wonderful people, from our reserves staff to our trainees, that are behind everything we do.
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How to tell the difference between dragonflies and damselflies
Get some top tips for telling the difference between dragons and damsels
Family activity: how to make a butterfly feeder
Grab whatever supplies you have at home and make a colourful feeder to attract butterflies!
Family activity: how to make salt dough leaf art
Join Martha and Reuben as they show us how to make a tile, hanging decoration and even a bowl using salt dough. Find your leaves and off we go!
How to start a compost heap
Composting your kitchen waste is good for the environment and your garden wildlife, and you’ll make a free fertiliser! Charlotte explains how to get started.
Family activity: how to make a nature table
Find out about collecting and displaying your seasonal nature finds with Claire!
Close to home – fresh eyes on local nature in a lockdown world
How does a travel writer cope with lockdown? By looking at local nature reserves with fresh curiosity, and discovering a whole world of wonders in the process.
Guest blog: How to create a pallet garden
Hannah explains all you need to know about how to turn old pallets into attractive wildlife gardens!
Family activity: how to make natural dyes
Grab some kitchen scraps and start making your own natural dyes with Alison
Reflections on: the importance of children connecting with nature
Estelle Bailey, Chief Executive of BBOWT, reflects on the impacts of Covid-19 on our work inspiring the next generation about nature