Nature

Agriculture Bill must make countryside safe for wildlife

Published: 21 May 2018 | 8 minute read | | Sandra Bell

The government is writing a new policy for agriculture after Brexit. This is our opportunity to make sure pesticide reduction is at the heart of UK farming.

Nature

Bees

Farming

How to take fantastic pictures of bees on a smartphone

Published: 25 Apr 2018 | 2 minute read

Want to know how to take great pictures of bees on a smartphone? Here are some tips we've learned from taking photos for the Great British Bee Count.

Nature

Bees

How to identify bumblebees

Published: 25 Apr 2018 | 2 minute read | | Dave Goulson

Pause, take some time out, and find out how to spot a few of the 26 species of bumblebee that exist in the UK.

Nature

Bees

How to rescue a bee

Published: 02 Apr 2018 | 2 minute read

How to help a hungry bee that's tired and hungry? Tom Moorhouse, ecologist and children's author, reflects on his bee rescue.

Nature

Bees

Growing sunflowers for bees, birds and other wildlife

Published: 02 Apr 2018 | 3 minute read

Spring is the time to sow and plant sunflowers – and the bees, birds and other wildlife will love you for it.

Nature

Bees

How to make a wildflower meadow

Published: 25 Mar 2018 | 2 minute read

Wildflower meadows are great for spotting bees and other wildlife, and if you have a garden they're fairly simple to grow. Here are 8 easy tips to get you going.

Nature

Bees

6 ways to help wildlife when you don't have a garden

Published: 25 Mar 2018 | 5 minute read

You don't need a large garden to help wildlife. Here's some inspiration for creative approaches to greening your neighbourhood.

Nature

Bees

photo of trees on banks of Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland

Lough Neagh: why Europe's wildlife jewel needs space to breathe

Published: 14 Feb 2018 | Last updated: 27 Sep 2023 | 8 minute read | | James Orr

Lough Neagh, the biggest freshwater lake in Britain or Ireland, once teemed with fish and bird life. James Orr shares his love for a natural wonder that needs our help.

Nature

Northern Ireland

A little boy called Ben stands in front of 2 wind turbines at a Welsh community-owned wind farm

25-year environment plan falls short

Published: 25 Jan 2018 | Last updated: 30 Jan 2023 | 6 minute read | | Paul de Zylva

What does the UK government’s 25 year plan for the environment say? And will it really make life better for the next generation?

Nature

General

Politics

Lacewings – your pest control heroes in the garden

Published: 19 Jan 2018 | 2 minute read

'Bees, Bugs & Butterflies' (Leaping Hare Press), published in association with the Soil Association & Friends of the Earth, shines the spotlight on nature's heroes and helpers - including the little known lacewing.

Nature

General

Waste