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Get sweeping!
If you want to catch a few insects at a time to look at, then why not make a sweep net?…
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Trees for insects
Top tips for spotting insects in trees…
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Habitats at Home – Thinking big with a mini-beast mansion
Mini-beast mansions can provide a varied range of nesting and resting sites for insects, any extra effort in construction will be much appreciated by a rich diversity of visitors and residents.
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Habitats at Home – Bug boxes for smaller spaces
The addition of a bug box to your garden is a great way to offer lodgings to your six-legged friends and suitable for even the smallest outside space.
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Habitats at Home – Shrubs and hedges for insect-friendly edges
Find out how you can encourage insect diversity in your garden through planting shrubs and hedges.
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Habitats at Home – Buzzing borders and majestic meadows
Including a patch of native wildflowers in your garden is a great way to create an insect-friendly habitat, be it a few metres of ‘buzzing border’ or a larger ‘majestic meadow’.
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Bees in the curriculum
Children are fascinated by Honey Bees. The British Beekeepers Association seeks to build on that fascination and encourage young people to learn more about the world of the Honey Bee.
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Wood ant activity pack
This guided activity pack introduces children to the lifecycle of wood ants and their daily activities. Designed for use on a woodland walk, the kids will get plenty of fresh air and exercise along the way.
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Linnean Society Learning Resources
Learning resources from the Linnean Society.
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Insect Garden
How to make your garden insect friendly.