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Get an insider's view into the work of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust. Find out what conservation work we're carrying out and meet some of the wonderful people, from our reserves staff to our trainees, that are behind everything we do.

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Wildlife gardening: how to help hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are without doubt one of the nation’s favourite mammals, but they are in decline. Ben’s here to share tips on how to help hedgehogs in your garden!

Butterfly in wildflower meadow

Wildlife gardening: how to grow a mini meadow

Meadows are truly special places, full of stunning wild flowers and alive with the colour and industry of insects such as butterflies. So why not make a miniature meadow in your garden! Ben's…

Garden pond by Anna Williams

Wildlife gardening: make your garden bat friendly

On a late summer’s evening there’s nothing quite as entertaining as settling down in a comfy garden chair to watch the bats come out to swish and swoop on their hunt for food.

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Wildlife gardening: look after our worms

Worms are an easily overlooked part of the garden – they’re underground after all. But a garden with a healthy worm population is the starting point to one that’s alive with wildlife!