Outdoor Skills

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

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How to make a simple irrigation system

Beach at sunset

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

Sand dune at sunset

UK sand dune guide: best dunes to visit and wildlife to identify

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

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Guide to Britain’s crab species: how to identify and where to find

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Britain’s best forest and adventure camps for children

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Strawberry guide: varieties, how to grow, and best places to pick your own

Plastic waste

Plastic pollution in the UK: what’s the problem and how to reduce your use of plastics

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Volunteering guide: how to get involved with wildlife, conservation and environmental projects

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How to stay cool during a heatwave

Pond dipping class

How to make a pond-dipping net

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How to propagate herbs and make pebble labels

British trees

British tree guide: how to identify and where to find

Flooded town

Flooding: how to stay safe and protect your home