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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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Build a pond

How to build a pond

hedgehog home

How to build a hedgehog home

bat box

How to build a bat box

hedgehog highway

How to create a hedgehog hole

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What to feed hedgehogs and badgers

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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 woodland edge garden for wildlife

How to make a bog garden

How to make a bog garden

Build a pond

How to create a mini pond

Hedgehog

How to check your bonfire for hedgehogs

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How to help wildlife at school

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How to help wildlife at work

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