Outdoor Skills

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Natural phenomena to spot in autumn

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Countryside TV, film and radio: what’s on this month

Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford, the Somerset Smallholders

How to start a smallholding: growing, harvesting and best seasonal recipes

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Guide to geocaching: what is it and how to get started

How to make a wildlife pond in your garden

How to make a wildlife pond

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Hedgerow plants and flowers guide: history and how to identify common species

Full length side view of girl dipping stick in water at beach

Guide to rockpooling: how to get started, where to go, and essential equipment

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Beachcombing guide: things to find along the seashore and best beaches in the UK

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How to predict the weather using clouds

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A brief guide on how to follow the countryside code

Child writing in woodland/Credit: National Trust images, Chris Lacey

New project aims to help children develop a lasting connection with nature

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How to connect with nature using technology: best nature and wildlife apps and tools

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Guide to ticks: how to avoid being bitten, treatment and how to protect your dog

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Listen to the best BBC countryside podcasts and radio

How to make a green roof @Jake Graham

Make a green roof on a shed