Read about Jasmine's jam-packed week at the Forest of Marston Vale completing her work experience! Find out what she got up too, and what she learnt along the way. Read more
In the UK, there are 59 species of butterfly, and around 22 of these can be encountered in the garden. Read our guide to learn more about native butterflies, and how to attract them to your home. Read more
The ranger team here at the Forest of Marston Vale Trust, have been busy designing and constructing a brand new winter refuge for many of our sites resident species. Read more
Our Senior Ranger, Nicola Ceconi and her team got out and about in spring and collected valuable data of our two resident newt species. Read more
Have you ever tasted a home-grown strawberry? The taste is a world away from the produce you pick up from the supermarket. In addition to the superior taste, growing your own fruit and veg has also been shown to improve mental wellbeing and help the environment! Read our guide on how to get started. Read more
This month, we are celebrating The Great Big Green Week, a week-long annual celebration to inspire action to tackle climate change and protect nature. In addition to getting involved in activities in the local community, there are plenty of things you can do at home in your own garden to help wildlife and tackle climate change. Read more
Can a business be profitable and sustainable or is the pursuit of profit and being green mutually exclusive? Midas Pattern Company Ltd have the answers to those questions as they are a hugely successful and profitable global precision polyurethane moulding company who have achieved Carbon Net Zero status. Read more
As the weather gradually turns milder and your lawn starts to grow, it can be tempting to reach for the lawnmower. But wait! Before you head for the shed, why not consider taking a different approach to your lawn this month … Read more
Following the cold winter months the appearance of spring flowers is always a welcome one, and are not alone in appreciating these blooms - many animals are dependent upon flowers for their survival. Read our guide on how to help the bees and get your garden buzzing! Read more
With spring firmly on the horizon, you’ll probably have noticed lots more activity from the birds in your garden, local parks and woodlands. Read our guide to the different types of nests that you can look out for during spring. Read more
The theme for this years International Day of Forests is "Forests and health". To raise awareness and celebrate we have compiled four ways that forests benefit your health. Read our guide to find out more, and get involved in our fundraising celebrations! Read more
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, here we take a look at some of the tactics employed by our wonderful wild creatures to attract a mate. From shows of physical prowess to dancing, singing and the offering of gifts, our wild species aren’t so different from humans in the search for romance! Read more