The Plastic Free July campaign began in 2011, as a way of encouraging people to try going plastic-free for a month, and hopefully beyond. The ultimate aim is to see an end to plastic waste, which…

Our chalk streams are amazing places to experience nature. The Watercress and Winterbournes partners have been helping the people of Laverstoke and Freefolk to get closer to theirs.

The Wildlife Trust wants you to enjoy visiting an area where livestock are grazing. If you follow this guide and gain confidence you should enjoy the site even more.

If you have a wildlife pond you may well have dragons visiting your garden! These beautiful insects are awesome fliers and fearsome predators, and they are a real joy to watch. This week, we take…

One of the most exciting things about 30 Days Wild is that it challenges you to look for nature everywhere. By looking more closely at the wild places around you, even if it’s just a little patch…

In a world full of emergencies, do we have the energy for yet another one? Is it any different to the climate emergency and why should we care?

Generating electricity from solar energy is not only eco-friendly but also saves money in the long run - and the garden is the most obvious place to turn to green energy!
By using solar…

This spring was unusually cold and dry, conditions which had a severe impact on wildlife. Some parts of the country received almost no rainfall in April and below-average levels in March too. June…

With clean water available at the turn of a tap, it's easy to take this natural resource for granted. But did you know that our water use has a big effect on nature? Join us for a deep dive…

When the weather grows warmer many of us reach for the garden hose, but this demand for water can damage our local chalk streams. Here's our top tips for keeping that garden tap turned off.…