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Ladybird by Jon Hawkins, Surrey Hills Photography

Simple things you can do to help wildlife

From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself to help wildlife. 

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hedgehog home

How to build a hedgehog home

bat box

How to build a bat box

hedgehog highway

How to create a hedgehog hole

How to leave a wild patch in your lawn

How to grow a wild patch or mini meadow

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How to create a vertical garden

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What to feed hedgehogs and badgers

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How to conserve water

peat free illustration

How to go peat free at home

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How to make a hedge for wildlife

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How to attract moths and bats to your garden

woodland edge

How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife

Public transport

Change how you travel

eco xmas

How to have an eco-Christmas

Waste free

Reduce food waste

Build a pond

How to create a mini pond

energy

Change your energy use

recycle and reuse

Recycle and reuse

climate friendly gardening

Climate friendly gardening

parliament

Contact your MP

Water butt

How to install a water butt

Hedgehog

How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs

Freya using a laptop on harbour

Send a 'letter to the Editor'

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How to cut out palm oil – not trees

Food

Change what you eat

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How to help wildlife at school

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How to be an eco-friendly pet owner

work

How to help wildlife at work

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