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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

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For grown ups

Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. Our aim is to encourage children to engage with the environment and the issues affecting it. If you and your family care about nature and want to experience local wildlife, or are looking for some nature-inspired activities, then you’ve come to the right place.
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Facts and stories

Learn amazing wildlife facts, read nature stories and hear from like-minded people. Take a look at our blogs and find out about some really weird wildlife near you...
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Towns and gardens

Built up areas and gardens might seem unlikely places for finding wildlife. But maybe surprisingly they can provide homes for some of our most amazing wildlife, from city peregrines to urban otters!
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How to make a log shelter

Log piles are perfect hiding places for insects, providing a convenient buffet for frog, birds, and hedgehogs too!

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Bilberry

Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...

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Secret garden

Whether big or small, gardens can be full of magic. They can provide a home for all sorts of awesome wildlife, and be full of the wonders of nature. What can you do to look after your garden for wildlife this autumn?
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Chemical-free organic gardening

Go chemical-free in your garden to help wildlife! Here's how to prevent slugs and insects from eating your plants with wildlife-friendly methods.

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Dog cockle

This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.

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30 Days Wild

The UK's biggest nature challenge with The Wildlife Trusts will be returning on 1st June 2022!
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Lakes

Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…