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On this channel we dig a bit deeper into a subject or a species for those more curious. Keep checking back as we will be updating every channel with more soon. 

Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust

Hedgehogs are, hands down, one of our favourite mammals – it’s always a joy to see one! Which makes their sudden decline all the more distressing; numbers are down a third since just the start of the millennium. That’s the bad news. The good news is we can do something about it. Ben's here to show you how.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust

It’s vital to not plant trees in areas of existing valuable habitat, as this could make them unsuitable for the special wildlife already there.

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

In this video, Hampshire and Isle of Wight's Education Officer, Susan Simmonds, talks to us about the benefits of native plants and a closer look at ivy.

Surrey Wildlife Trust

Learn how to create different types of deadwood habitat with Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Education Officer, Susan Simmonds of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, talks us through a garden visitor - the jay.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Education Officer, Susan Simmonds from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, talks to us about bluebells. In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the bluebell, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that are a springtime joy.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Education Officer, Susan Simmonds from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, talks to us about native hedgerows.

Devon Wildlife Trust

Explore why beavers matter.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Learn more about the amazing oil beetle.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Learn more about solitary bees.

Join Tom from The Wildlife Trusts as he takes us on a lesson in birdsong! Listen for the trills and patterns in their song to help identify birds when you hear them from your windows or on your walks.

Hampshire & the Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Learn more about the Bee fly.

Hampshire & the Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Want to know about the pollination of the primrose?

Scottish Wildlife Trust

What you can learn about the lives of owls by looking through their pellets. 

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