December moth
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
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Wildlife-friendly gardening in December
Large or small, your garden or green space can make a real difference to local wildlife and the way you choose to care for your garden matters. Collectively, wildlife-friendly green spaces act as…
Take action for wildlife: December
There are plenty of small actions we can take to benefit wildlife, but where do you start? The Wilder Communities Team share some simple tips so that you can focus on one action you can take for…
News from Brownsea Island - November/December
The island may have closed to visitors for the winter but it's been a busy time for the Brownsea team and the volunteers with the Countryside Stewardship work taking place to restore the…
Amethyst deceiver
The pretty-in-purple amethyst deceiver can be seen growing in the leaf litter of our woodlands during late summer and autumn. Although edible, it looks similar to the poisonous Lilac fibrecap.
Remember wildlife this September!
Early Autumn has arrived with crisp, sunny mornings, cooler temperatures and no doubt a blustery, rainy day or two. In the garden this month, the focus is on making the most of remaining…
Primrose
In mild years, the spring-flowering primrose can appear as early as December. Look out for its pretty, creamy-yellow flowers in woodlands and grasslands.
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What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…
What bees need in May
Kate talks about what she's seeing in her garden this time of year and asks whether your garden is good for pollinators?
World Soil Day
5 December 2024 is World Soil Day, a day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocate for sustainable management of soil resources. In this blog Dorset Peat Partnership…